Dhaka, Dec. 22 -- During a crossing of the Dhaleshwari River at Baktabali in Fatullah, Narayanganj, five vehicles-including a truck fell from a moving ferry into the middle of the river and sank. Three people were killed in the incident.
The Narayanganj District Administration has formed a nine-member investigation committee and instructed it to submit its report within seven working days. The accident occurred around 9:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Baktabali River Police Outpost In-Charge Inspector Md. Rakibuzzaman said the ferry departed from the eastern ghat of Baktabali carrying vehicles and passengers. Mid-river, the truck suddenly stalled.
As a result, a motorcycle in front of the truck, two battery-powered auto-rickshaws, and a van were pu...