• Menu
  • Menu
  • News
  • Subscribe now
    Digital subscription Print subscription ePaper subscription
  • Logout
Digital subscription
Print subscription
ePaper subscription
Trending
UAE holidays 2023 Golf in UAE Corporate Tax News on WhatsApp The Kurator
  • Latest News
  • UAE
    • People
    • Science
    • Government
    • Education
    • Crime
    • Emergencies
    • Environment
    • Health
      • Why Worry
    • Transport
    • Weather
    • Sultan Al Neyadi
  • Living In UAE
    • Visa+Immigration
    • Housing
    • Phone+Internet
    • Banking
    • Transport
    • Health
    • Education
    • Relocate
    • Reader Queries
    • Safety+Security
  • Business
    • Banking & Insurance
    • Aviation
    • Property
    • Tax News
    • Corporate Tax
    • Analysis
    • Travel & Tourism
    • Markets
    • Retail
    • Corporate News
    • Tech
    • Auto
  • Best Buys
    • Electronics
    • Home and Kitchen
    • Offers
    • Consumables
    • Lifestyle
  • Your Money
    • Saving and Investment
    • Budget Living
    • Taxation
    • Expert Columns
    • Community Tips
    • Cryptocurrency
  • Food
    • Cooking and Cuisines
    • Guide to Cooking
    • Videos
  • Friday
    • Beauty
    • Wellbeing
    • Art & People
    • Home
    • Friday Partner
  • Games
    • Daily Crossword
    • Sudoku
    • Word Search
    • Spell It
    • Play
  • Parenting
    • Pregnancy & Baby
    • Learning & Play
    • Child Health
    • For Mums & Dads
    • Ask Us
    • Games
  • World
    • Gulf
      • Bahrain
      • Kuwait
      • Oman
      • Qatar
      • Saudi
      • Yemen
    • Mena
    • Europe
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia
      • India
      • Pakistan
      • Philippines
    • Australia-New Zealand
    • Corrections
  • Opinion
    • Columnists
    • Editorials
    • Letters
    • From the Editors
  • Special Reports
  • UAE Success Stories
  • Magical Dubai
    • Dubai Life
    • Live the Luxury
    • Culture and History
    • Adventure
    • Staying Connected
  • Photos
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
    • Business
    • Sports
  • Sport
    • UAE Sport
    • Cricket
      • IPL
        • Chennai
        • Delhi
        • Punjab
        • Kolkata
        • Mumbai
        • Rajasthan
        • Bangalore
        • Hyderabad
        • Gujarat
        • Lucknow
        • Live Scores
        • Point Table
        • Top Scorers
      • ICC
      • ICC World Cup 2023
    • Motorsport
    • Football
    • Tennis
    • Golf in UAE
      • UAE
      • World
      • Photos & Videos
      • Course Reviews
      • Learn to Play
      • Gear
  • Entertainment
    • Hollywood
    • Bollywood
    • South Indian
    • Arab Celebs
    • Music
    • OTT
  • Going Out
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
    • Health+Fitness
    • Community
    • Fashion
  • GN Reach
  • Tech
    • Electronics
    • Gaming
    • Media
  • Videos
    • How-To
    • Best Of Bollywood
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Business
    • Sport
    • Community
    • Technology
  • Podcasts
  • GN Focus
    • Special Features
  • 50 MENA Leaders
  • The Kurator
    • Life
    • Luxury
    • Style
  • Gold-Forex
  • Gratuity Calculator
  • Notifications
  • Gold/Forex
  • Prayer Times
  • Cinema Listing
  • GN Store
  • About Gulf News
  • Contact us
  • Work with us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Reach by GN
  • GN Focus
  • Gulf News epaper
  • Sitemap
  • Have your say
  • Printing Services
  • © Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2023. All rights reserved.
    In pictures: Ferry capsizes in Bangladesh river, many killed

    Photos

    Login / Sign Up
    Logout
    Friday, September 29, 2023
    Gold / Forex

    Photos News

    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Lifestyle
    • Business
    • Sports
    All Sections

    In pictures: Ferry capsizes in Bangladesh river, many killed

    Some passengers swam ashore to safety but some were missing


    Published:  June 29, 2020 13:00 Compiled by Balaram Menon, Digital Content Editor  and  with inputs from agencies
    Follow us

    1 of 6
    Copy of 214882-01-02-1593421171646
    At least 30 ferry passengers were killed in the Bangladesh capital Dhaka on Monday when the vessel sank after a collision, officials said. Above: Rescue workers bring bodies of victims after a ferry capsized at the Sadarghat ferry terminal in Dhaka. Image Credit: AFP
    2 of 6
    Copy of 2020-06-29T073549Z_1614394430_RC2VIH9AUBNT_RTRMADP_3_BANGLADESH-FERRY-1593421163185
    Dead bodies are seen piled up on a boat after the passenger ferry capsized. The boat had around 50 passengers aboard when it capsized in the Buriganga river that runs along southwest Dhaka, said Shahjahan Shikder, a fire service official. The dead include six women and three children, he added. Image Credit: REUTERS
    3 of 6
    Copy of 215030-01-02-1593421160553
    Some passengers swam ashore to safety but some were missing. "So far, we have recovered 23 bodies and are looking for those missing," Shikder said. Image Credit: AFP
    4 of 6
    Copy of 214893-01-02-1593421169650
    The Morning Bird ferry was travelling on the Buriganga River to the capital, Dhaka, from neighbouring Munshiganj district, but it was hit by another ferry near Shyambazar and capsized. The second ferry left the scene. Image Credit: AFP
    5 of 6
    Ferry
    Rescuers were continuing their search, said Debashish Bardhan, deputy director of Fire Service and Civil Defense. Image Credit: AFP
    6 of 6
    Copy of 2020-06-29T073548Z_101972078_RC2VIH91VPH6_RTRMADP_3_BANGLADESH-FERRY-1593421166134
    Hundreds of people die each year in ferry accidents in Bangladesh, a low-lying country that has extensive inland waterways but slack safety standards. Image Credit: REUTERS

    Trending

    • Michelle Dee, 28, wins the Miss Universe Philippines

      Michelle Dee, 28, wins the Miss Universe Philippines


    • Photos: Sharjah’s watch and jewellery show kicks off

      Photos: Sharjah’s watch and jewellery show kicks off


    • In pictures: The buried village of Al Madam, Sharjah

      In pictures: The buried village of Al Madam, Sharjah


    • Filipino-American Magician Guzman’s journey to AGT

      Filipino-American Magician Guzman’s journey to AGT


    • Best electric cars to buy: 10 new EV models for 2023

      Best electric cars to buy: 10 new EV models for 2023


    • Photos: Scenes from the deadly Rotterdam shooting

      Photos: Scenes from the deadly Rotterdam shooting

    Latest In

    • In Pictures: Day 6 of Asian Games 2023

      19 minutes ago

    • Saudi Arabia to license individual weather forecasters

      20 minutes ago

    • India: Missing element in Rahul Gandhi’s Aam Aadmi act

      20 minutes ago

    • Saudi Arabia to open $1bn school of tourism in Riyadh

      26 minutes ago

    • Bangkok prepares new airport terminal amid tourist rush

      31 minutes ago

    Go back to top
    Network links:
    • GN Store
    • About Gulf News
    • Contact us
    • Work with us
    • Terms and Conditions
    • Privacy Policy
    • Advertise with us
    • Reach by GN
    • GN Focus
    • Gulf News epaper
    • Sitemap
    • Have your say
    • Printing Services
    Find us on Social
    © Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2023. All rights reserved.
    This website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to improve your experience and provide more personalized service to you. Both on your website and other media. To find out more about the cookies and data we use, please check out our Privacy Policy.
    Share on Facebook
    Share on Twitter
    Share on Whatsapp
    Share on Mail
    Share on LinkedIn
    Copy link
    Follow on Whatsapp
    Follow on Google
    Follow on Telegram
    Close
    Gulf News

    Get Breaking News Alerts From Gulf News

    We’ll send you latest news updates through the day. You can manage them any time by clicking on the notification icon.

    Subscribe No Thanks
    Continue reading Gulf News
    Dear Reader, please register to read gulfnews.com

    Dear Reader,

    This section is about Living in UAE and essential information you cannot live without.

    Register to read and get full access to gulfnews.com

    Create your account
    or login if you already have one
    First name is required.
    Last name is required.
    Please enter a valid email address.
    Password should have minimum 7 characters with at least one letter and number
    Passwords do not match

    By clicking below to sign up, you're agreeing to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

    Login your account
    New to Gulf News? Sign up now
    Please enter your email address.
    Please enter your password.

    Forgot password

    or