Bangladesh Ferry Capsizes With 200 Passengers Aboard, 6 Bodies Found

Date: 15-05-2014 2:21 pm (9 years ago) | Author: kaygee
[1] 2
- at 15-05-2014 02:21 PM (9 years ago)
(m)

A Bangladeshi ferry with around 200 passengers on board capsized in a river near the capital Dhaka on Thursday, with police reporting that at least six bodies had been recovered with a rescue vessel still on the way to the site.

The M.V. Miraj-4 ferry capsized in stormy weather in the Meghna river at Rasulpur in Munshiganj district, 27 kilometres from Dhaka. The accident occurred at around 3:30 pm (0930 GMT).

The ferry had been going to Shariatpur from Dhaka. "We are heading to the spot with rescue team," said Saiful Hassan Badal, Deputy Commissioner of Munshiganj district told Reuters.

He said the navy and coast guard were sening rescue teams and a ship had been sent from Dhaka. So far six bodies had been recovered, including that of a child, according to Oliur Rahman, a police officer at the scene

Posted: at 15-05-2014 02:21 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
- winace at 15-05-2014 03:06 PM (9 years ago)
(f)
Hmmmmm na wa o. Everywhr I sad news or d other
Posted: at 15-05-2014 03:06 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Reply
- daveobahon at 15-05-2014 03:25 PM (9 years ago)
(m)
Evywhere if 2 say na 9ja now sum pple go dey abuse govt say na ritual 4 2015
Posted: at 15-05-2014 03:25 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Reply
- odprince at 15-05-2014 03:27 PM (9 years ago)
(m)
NA WA OOO...............DEATH EVERYWHERE,,,,,BOKO HARAM HERE AND OTHERS THERE,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,GOD PROTECT UR YOUR CHILDREN...MAY GOD BLESS THE DEAD..RIP
Posted: at 15-05-2014 03:27 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Reply
- chicco77 at 15-05-2014 03:31 PM (9 years ago)
(f)
 Sad Sad Sad Sad
Posted: at 15-05-2014 03:31 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Reply
- okilo101 at 15-05-2014 04:02 PM (9 years ago)
(m)
Na wa o!
Posted: at 15-05-2014 04:02 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Reply
- cocoeni at 15-05-2014 04:08 PM (9 years ago)
(f)
RIP
Posted: at 15-05-2014 04:08 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
Reply
- gmarley at 15-05-2014 04:37 PM (9 years ago)
(m)
RIP
Posted: at 15-05-2014 04:37 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Reply
- proly at 15-05-2014 04:45 PM (9 years ago)
(f)
rip
Posted: at 15-05-2014 04:45 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
Reply
- osamabinladin at 15-05-2014 04:50 PM (9 years ago)
(m)
 Sad
Posted: at 15-05-2014 04:50 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
Reply
- Majfvy at 15-05-2014 04:55 PM (9 years ago)
(f)
Jez! All 200 passengers gone! God pls save dis world, so many bad tins r happenin, we need ur intervention.
Posted: at 15-05-2014 04:55 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
Reply
- dareper at 15-05-2014 05:39 PM (9 years ago)
(m)
Terrible
Posted: at 15-05-2014 05:39 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
Reply
- Giftous1 at 15-05-2014 06:07 PM (9 years ago)
(f)
 Cry
Posted: at 15-05-2014 06:07 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Reply
- christianity at 15-05-2014 06:11 PM (9 years ago)
(m)
rip
Posted: at 15-05-2014 06:11 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Reply
- akinmanchy at 15-05-2014 06:19 PM (9 years ago)
(m)
Sad news  Angry
Posted: at 15-05-2014 06:19 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
Reply
- beneno at 15-05-2014 06:57 PM (9 years ago)
(m)
 Roll Eyes  Roll Eyes  Roll Eyes  Roll Eyes
Posted: at 15-05-2014 06:57 PM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Reply
- paulohking at 15-05-2014 08:04 PM (9 years ago)
(m)
Malaysia MH370 not yet found.
South Korea ferry lost many young souls too,
almost 300 gals missing in Naija
Ukraine crisis
......now Bangladesh ferry capsized....


GOD save me cos d word is going to an end. Roll EyesRoll EyesRoll Eyes
Posted: at 15-05-2014 08:04 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
Reply
- paulohking at 15-05-2014 08:05 PM (9 years ago)
(m)
Quote from: paulohking on 15-05-2014 08:04 PM
Malaysia MH370 not yet found.
South Korea ferry lost many young souls too,
almost 300 gals missing in Naija
Ukraine crisis
......now Bangladesh ferry capsized....


GOD save me cos d world is going to an end. Roll EyesRoll EyesRoll Eyes
Posted: at 15-05-2014 08:05 PM (9 years ago) | Hero
Reply
- Zunurayn at 15-05-2014 09:00 PM (9 years ago)
(m)
God, help us
Posted: at 15-05-2014 09:00 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
Reply
- dywhyte at 15-05-2014 09:08 PM (9 years ago)
(m)
Hmmm
Posted: at 15-05-2014 09:08 PM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
Reply
[1] 2
ReplyFollow
Login To Post Reply

Latest Updates

Min. of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Drags Niger State Speaker Over Plans to Marry Off 100 Orphaned Girls

Never Relocate to These Two Countries Even If Their Visa is Free - Lady Sternly Warns Nigerians (VID)

Moment Artists Odumodublvck And Davido Reunited in Toronto Amidst Online Beef (Video)

Sam Amadi Warns Peter Obi, Says He Can’t Win 2027 Presidential Election Without Obidients

Watch Moment Stella Damasus Celebrates As Second Daughter Graduates From Columbia University

Gospel Singer Turned Actress Cries Out As Delta Govt Demolishes Her Properties Worth Millions

Kogi Lawmaker, Idowu Ibikunle Laments As Gunmen Demand N20M To Release Kidnap Victim

VIDEO: Korra Obidi Defends Hawaii Trip After Fan Generate Over $500k For Legal Fee

Man Caught Shoving Nozzle From Petrol Pump Up His Bum While Stroking His Member At Fuel Station

More Featured Topics

fire TRENDING GISTS fire

TODAY'S TOP

  1. Man Caught Shoving Nozzle From Petrol Pump Up His Bum While Stroking His Member At Fuel Station

  2. Never Relocate to These Two Countries Even If Their Visa is Free - Lady Sternly Warns Nigerians

  3. VIDEO: Korra Obidi Defends Hawaii Trip After Fan Generate Over $500k For Legal Fee

  4. Moment Artists Odumodublvck And Davido Reunited in Toronto Amidst Online Beef (Video)

  5. Min. of Women Affairs Drags Niger State Speaker Over Plans to Marry Off 100 Orphaned Girls

  6. Watch Moment Stella Damasus Celebrates As Second Daughter Graduates From Columbia University

  7. Sam Amadi Warns Peter Obi, Says He Can’t Win 2027 Presidential Election Without Obidients

  8. Gospel Singer Turned Actress Cries Out As Delta Govt Demolishes Her Properties Worth Millions

  9. Kogi Lawmaker, Idowu Ibikunle Laments As Gunmen Demand N20M To Release Kidnap Victim

  10. 5 Soldiers Reportedly Killed, Others Injured As Bandits Attack Military Camp In Katsina

THIS WEEK

  1. POLITICAL TURMOIL UNVEILED! 'Wike Was Instrumental To Peter Obi's Exit From PDP' - Paul Ibe

  2. Peter Obi Visits Atiku in Abuja as Speculation of Unified Front For 2027 Elections Intensifies

  3. Wetin She Wear - Movie Producer, Stanley Nwoko Mocks Destiny Etiko Over Her AMVCA Outfit

  4. Lady Raises Alarm Over State of Actor, Nonso Diobi After Spotting Him in Her Area (Video)

  5. Reactions as Naira Marley and Sam Larry Were Spotted Vibing to Portable's Diss Track About Them

  6. Nigeria Rapper, Dremo Hits Back At Sarkodie’s Shade Of Nigeria’s Big 3 Artists With Diss Track

  7. Afrobeat Singer, Davido Blasts Popular Blog For Calling Him “Papa Ifeanyi”

  8. 'We Kidnap, Extort & Rap3 Male Victims' - Gang Of Homosegxwal Criminals Arrested In Lekki

  9. EFCC Boss, Olukoyede Faces Visa Ban Threat Over Yahaya Bello's Case

  10. Man Shoots Stepmom Who Tried To Give Him Hug During Graduation Ceremony

TOP MEMBERS:
  • gogoman 728
  • fineboy77 408
  • felicilin 353
  • Holopid 186
  • bohlah 159
Read More

Featured Topics

. Min. of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Drags Niger State Speaker Over Plans to Marry Off 100 Orphaned Girls

. Never Relocate to These Two Countries Even If Their Visa is Free - Lady Sternly Warns Nigerians (VID)

. Moment Artists Odumodublvck And Davido Reunited in Toronto Amidst Online Beef (Video)

. Sam Amadi Warns Peter Obi, Says He Can’t Win 2027 Presidential Election Without Obidients

. Watch Moment Stella Damasus Celebrates As Second Daughter Graduates From Columbia University

. Gospel Singer Turned Actress Cries Out As Delta Govt Demolishes Her Properties Worth Millions

. Kogi Lawmaker, Idowu Ibikunle Laments As Gunmen Demand N20M To Release Kidnap Victim

. VIDEO: Korra Obidi Defends Hawaii Trip After Fan Generate Over $500k For Legal Fee

.. Man Caught Shoving Nozzle From Petrol Pump Up His Bum While Stroking His Member At Fuel Station

. "Mistake Maker Of The Century"- Charly Boy Drags Nyesom Wike

. VID: Isaac Fayose Threatens To Demolish Abuja House Over Tenant's Indebtedness

. Lege Miami Calls Out Pastor Adeboye Over Inability Of His Church Members To Attend His University

. Angry Man Burns Wedding Documents After Finding Out He's Not The Biological Father Of His Child That Made Him Marry Her

. Pasuma’s Daughter, Aliyah Graduates With Honors From University Of Illinois, Chicago

. RIVERS CRISIS: Fubara Receives Abia Governor, Alex Otti in Port Harcourt (VIDEO)

. Singer, BNXN Warns Fans From Pitting Him Against His Colleagues On Social Media

. BREAKING: Pres. Tinubu, VP Shettima To Pay Tollgate Fees At Airports

. 46Yr Old Enugu Teacher Sabina Appeals For Help After Giving Birth To Quadruplets

. 6 More Abducted Students From CUSTECH Kogi Rescued, 4 Still Missing

. Actress, Toyin Abraham Begs Fans Not To Bully Anyone In Her Name

More Featured Topics