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Dozens feared dead as Bangladesh ferry sinks

A ferry carrying up to 140 passengers capsized in central Bangladesh yesterday after being hit by a cargo vessel, killing at least 48 people.

Mon, 23 Feb, 2015

Forty-eight die as Bangladesh ferry is struck by cargo ship

A ferry carrying up to 140 passengers has capsized in central Bangladesh after being hit by a cargo vessel, killing at least 48 people.

Sun, 22 Feb, 2015

More than 300 feared dead in ferry disasters

The death toll after three Bangladeshi ferries capsized in stormy weather in a week increased to 146 today, rescue officials said, as hopes faded for 174 people still missing.

Sat, 21 May, 2005

Many feared dead as ferry capsizes

A river ferry carrying about 250 passengers capsized early today during a tropical storm in south-eastern Bangladesh and many were feared dead, police said.

Sun, 23 May, 2004