One missing in Ghagot boat tragedy

The small boat was ferrying passengers during the miahap. Others swam ashore.

According to the eye-witnesses, the ferry boat was plying between Gideri Sluice gate ghat and Konerpara ghat with about 30 passengers on board. While it was crossing main stream, the boat suddenly capsized due to high velocity of current. One Khalil Mia, 40, drifted down the heavy current. The remaining persons however swam ashore.

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Being informed, fire fighters from Gaibandha rushed to spot. However, they could not trace the missing person.

Local people alleged the boat was small in size and remained over crowded.