95 waterway accidents kill 149 in three months: Report

Though the number of launch capsizes has decreased, different type of vessels accident is taking place on inland waterways round the year and deaths of people continue, said a report of two non-government organisations on Saturday, reports UNB.

At least 149 people, including 22 women and 44 children, were killed while 26 others injured and 58 others remained missing in a total of 95 waterway accidents in last three months.

The 58 missing victims were also considered deceased as they were not found later rising the number of death to 207, revealed a survey of Green Club of Bangladesh (GCB) and National Committee to Protect Shipping, Roads and Railways (NCPSRR).

The fatal accidents took place in different inland waterways and coastal areas between July 1 and September 30 across the country.

The survey was conducted on the basis of 24 national and 10 regional dailies and nine news portals and news agencies, says a press release.

The report said that the highest 86 people, including 10 women and 31 children, lost lives while six others injured and 23 others remained missing in 48 accidents in August.

According to the report, 41 people, including six women and five children, were killed and 10 others injured while 17 others remained missing in 37 accidents in the month of July.