Crowded boat sinks in Bangladesh
Twelve people, including schoolchildren, perish as boat capsizes in lake.
Published On 8 Jun 2010
Criss-crossed by rivers, boat accidents are a common phenomemon in Bangladesh.
Boats and ferries are a preferred mode of transport and carry thousands every day. But they are often old and rickety, and the lack of safety measures render them dangerous.
Last November a ferry capsized in the remote coastal village Bhola some 255km from the capital, Dhaka.
Source: News Agencies