Minor
Boat Capsize
Ongoing
1 sources
2 casualties
1 entities
Fisherman's body recovered after boat capsized in Meghna River
A fishing boat capsized in the Meghna River near Dadpur, Mehendiganj, during a sudden Kalbaishakhi storm on May 2, 2026. The body of 20-year-old Sipon Malatia was recovered in the Baherchar area on May 5, while 21-year-old Jewel Sardar remains missing.
Saturday, 2 May 2026 at 09:00 pmMeghna River, Dadpur Old Ferry Ghat area, Mehendiganj, Barishal
Involved entities
1 RecordFishing boat
Vessel
Trawler
Named victims
2 RecordsAll
Dead
Missing
| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sipon Malatia | 20 · Male | Dead | — |
| Jewel Sardar | 21 · Male | Missing | — |
Sipon Malatia
Dead
Jewel Sardar
Missing
Agencies deployed
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
The Naval Police handed over the body to the family after completing the legal process.
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