Trawler sinks in Gojaria River: 2 dead, 3 missing

PBC News:  At least two people have been killed and three others still missing after a trawler sank in the Gojaria River at Mehendiganj upazila in Barishal district.

The incident took place around 10:30 am on Friday.

The deceased were identified as Mahenur Begum, 50, wife of Salam Hawlader, and her daughter Nasrin Begum, 25, residents of Majherchar area in the upazila.

Police said 25 passengers were going to Dorirchar Khajuria by a trawler this morning to attend Namaz e Janaza of a relative.

At one stage, the trawler sank due to strong wave in the river.

Members of police and coast guard rescued the passengers alive apart from Mahenur and Nasrin.

Police then recovered the bodies and sent to Mehendiganj Upazila Health Complex morgue, said Mehendiganj Police Station inspector Md Shohiduzzaman.

However, the rescue operation is underway as three more people still go missing, he added.