Three passengers were killed and 10/15 others went missing as a waterbus capsized following a collision with a sand-laden bulkhead near Telghat area of Keraniganj on the Buriganga River. 

The incident occurred around 8:15pm as the waterbus was en route to Telghat from Dhaka's Sadarghat. 

Three units from the fire service and a rescue team from the Coast Guard are currently on the scene conducting rescue operations.

In addition to the three confirmed deaths, eight people have been rescued alive from the tragic incident, according to fire service officials. 

Besides, 10 to 15 people are still missing, Mehdi Hassan Maruf, sub-inspector of Sadarghat river police station said. 

Sir Salimullah Medical College Hospital Director Brigadier General Rashid Un Nabi said the bodies of the deceased are in the process of being transferred.

BDST: 0157 HRS, JULY 17, 2023
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