12 killed, many missing in Bangladesh boat accident

By IANS,

Dhaka : Twelve people died and dozens were missing Tuesday when their boat capsized on a river in northeastern Bangladesh, police said.


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The accident occurred in Sunamgonj district, some 296 km from Dhaka. The bodies have been retrieved, Xinhua reported.

An official said the boat was carrying 60-70 passengers. The cause of the accident was not immediately known.

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