Minor
Boat Capsize
Resolved
4 sources
2 casualties
3 entities
Financial assistance and compensation to families of victims in the Sadarghat launch accident of March 18, 2026
On March 18, 2026, two passengers from Mehendiganj, Barishal, died after their engine-driven boat was crushed between two launches at Sadarghat, Dhaka. On June 13, 2026, the Ministry of Shipping and the BIWTA Trustee Board provided 5 lakh BDT to each victim's family, with a pledge of an additional 25 lakh BDT in further compensation.
Wednesday, 18 March 2026 at 11:00 pmSadarghat, Dhaka
Involved entities
3 RecordsLaunch
Vessel
Other
Engine-driven boat
Vessel
Other
BIWTA Trustee Board
Organization
Other
Named victims
2 Records| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miraj | Dead | — | |
| Sohel | Dead | — |
Miraj
Dead
Sohel
Dead
Agencies deployed
Other
13 Jun 2026, 09:00
Other response agencies
Provided 5 lakh BDT financial aid to each of the victim's families, with a pledge for additional compensation of 25 lakh BDT.
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