Bangladesh: More than 20 killed after pilgrim boat capsizes

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At least 23 people were killed and dozens were missing after a boat packed with passengers sank on Sunday in the latest waterways tragedy to hit Bangladesh. The bodies recovered so far included women and children, said Jahurul Islam, district administrator of northern Panchagarh, where the accident occurred.

Published 4 months ago · Dhaka, Bangladesh

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