Trawler sinks in Meghna at Sonargaon, Narayanganj: 5 dead following recovery operation
A passenger trawler carrying 13-14 people traveling from Homna, Cumilla for a wedding sank in the Marikhali branch of the Meghna River near the Aman Cement factory and Ratanpur bridge in the Sonamoyi area of Sonargaon, Narayanganj, on Thursday, September 24, 2026, due to overcrowding and severe weather. Reports indicate the boatman ignored safety warnings. Following the capsize, Fire Service divers, Naval Police, Coast Guard, and BIWTA conducted a search and rescue operation. Five bodies were eventually recovered, with the final body retrieved on September 28. Eight to nine passengers were rescued alive. Funeral rites for the victims were held in Srimaddi village.
Involved entities
1 RecordEngine-powered passenger trawler
Named victims
5 Records| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helal Uddin Shikdar | 54 · Male | Dead | — |
| Rashida Begum | 56 · Female | Dead | — |
| Sajeeb Hossain | 24 · Male | Dead | — |
| Samia Akter | 17 · Female | Dead | — |
| Samin Hossain | 5 · Male | Dead | — |
Helal Uddin Shikdar
Rashida Begum
Sajeeb Hossain
Samia Akter
Samin Hossain
Agencies deployed
Fire Service and Civil Defence
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
Fire Service and Civil Defence divers conducted search and rescue operations, recovering bodies and the sunken trawler.
Note: Collaborating with Coast Guard, Naval Police, and BIWTA
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Joint search and rescue participation by Naval Police.
Bangladesh Navy
Naval branch of the armed forces for maritime security and rescue
Coast guard search operations
Other
Other response agencies
BIWTA participation in search operations
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Homna Upazila Executive Officer provided financial assistance to the victims' families.