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Launch capsizes in Bangladesh
Manikganj , Feb 22 (IBNS): A launch capsized in Padma river at Manikganj district in Bangladesh on Sunday, media reports said.
The launch, which was carrying 200 passengers, capsized after being hit by a cargo trawler .
ML Mostafa sank in the mid river around 11:45 am, Harun or Rashid, assistant superintendent of police (Manikganj-Shibaloy circle) was quoted as saying by The Daily Star.
According to reports, the police have seized the trawler which hit ML Mostafa.
No casualty has been reported so far.
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