Moderate
Boat Capsize
Ongoing
1 sources
6 casualties
2 entities
Two trawlers collide in the Mongla River, 6 EPZ workers missing
A collision between two passenger trawlers in the Mongla River in Bagerhat occurred on Tuesday night, causing approximately 20 workers to fall into the river. While many were rescued by locals, 5-6 EPZ workers remain missing, and a joint search and rescue operation by the Fire Service, Coast Guard, Navy, and police is underway.
Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at 03:00 amMongla river, near Mongla ghat
Involved entities
2 RecordsPassenger Trawler 1
Vessel
Trawler
Passenger Trawler 2
Vessel
Trawler
Agencies deployed
Fire Service and Civil Defence
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
Joint search and rescue operation
Bangladesh Navy
Naval branch of the armed forces for maritime security and rescue
Joint search and rescue operation
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Joint search and rescue operation
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