By Xinhua
Dhaka : An Iranian cargo ship sank in the Bay of Bengal after its engine broke down in the deep sea, 60 nautical miles from Bangladesh's southwestern sea port Mongla.
The accident occurred when the vessel – MV Mir Demand, carrying 91 containers – was caught in a storm after sailing from Bangladesh's largest seaport Chittagong Sunday afternoon for India, Bangladesh's official news agency BSS reported.
Rescue ships rushed to the scene. The fate of 17 crewmembers was not known, said the report.
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