Trawler carrying 4,400-4,500 bags of cement sinks in the Meghna River
A trawler named 'H M Paribahan', carrying approximately 4,400-4,500 bags of cement, sank in the Meghna River near the Bara Station Molhead area (confluence of three rivers) at Chandpur river port on Monday afternoon due to severe whirlpools and strong currents. All four individuals on board were rescued safely by local boatmen and residents. BIWTA authorities have noted that salvage operations are currently impossible due to the strength of the currents.
Involved entities
1 RecordH M Paribahan
Agencies deployed
Community Responders
Local residents acting as immediate responders during incidents
Local residents and boatmen rescued the four workers from the river.
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
BIWTA Deputy Director assessed the site and reported that rescue operations for the trawler are currently impossible due to strong currents.