Barishal ferry capsize: Death toll rises to four

The death toll from ferry accident in the Gazaria river of Barishal rose to four with the recovery of the body of a four-year-old boy on Saturday, reports UNB.

The deceased was identified as Ruhan Hawlader, son of Muntaj Hawlader of the Majhirchar area in the upazila.

The boy and two others went missing after their ferry capsized in the river off the coast of Mehendiganj upazila on Friday morning.

Confirming the matter, Shafiqul Islam, officer-in-charge (OC) of Mehendiganj police station, said: “Local fishermen spotted the body some six to seven kilometres away from the spot of the accident at around 12.00pm and informed us. After that police members rushed to the spot and recover the body.”

Efforts are on to find the two others missing in the ferry tragedy, he added.

Local lawmaker Pankaj Debnath visited the spot and assured the families of the victims of all cooperation.