Four missing as two boats sink in Padma River
Monday, 12 September 2022
RAJSHAHI, Sept 11 (BSS): Four people were missing as a boat capsized in the river Padma due to its strong current near Satbaria area in the city on Sunday morning.
The identity of the missing people couldn't be known immediately as divers from the local Fire Service and Civil Defense have started rescue operations.
Fire service station officer Latiful Bari said they received the information around 7.50 am and rushed to the spot immediately.
He, however, said the missing people are yet to be traced until 10.30 am.
He also said a straw-laden boat with 20 people on board was coming to boat ghat at Mojaner More from the opposite direction of the river but it sank suddenly due to the strong current.