Salt-laden cargo boat MV Tanim (also identified as MV Adnan) sinks in Meghna river/Jahaz Channel

On August 12, 2026, a salt-laden cargo boat (identified as MV Tanim or MV Adnan) capsized near the Jahaz Channel in the Meghna River between Hatiya and Sandwip. The incident was caused by engine failure exacerbated by rough weather. One elderly crew member, Md. Saber (65-66), died, while seven other crew members were rescued by nearby fishing trawlers.