Forming committees not enough

Forming committees not enough

Md. Abdullah-Al-Mamun (Badshah), Daffodil International University

After MV Shatil, another launch- MV Miraj-4 capsized. We are really shocked to know the sad news. We pray for the departed souls and express deep sympathy to the bereaved families. Hearing the sad news the shipping minister, local administration and higher authority of BIWTA visited the spot, formed an investigation committee and declared a lump sum compensation for the bereaved family.
These types of accidents happen frequently in Bangladesh during April- September period and the authority always does the same thing -- visits the spot, offers condolence and lastly forms an investigation committee. But the result is always zero.
Every year launch accidents happen due to bad weather or for carrying more passengers than launch's capacity. If BIWTA and the ministry concerned play a strong role regarding this, launch owners will be bound to obey the rules of BIWTA and thus we will not see any more launch accident in the future.