Ferry capsizes in Bangladesh

AN overloaded passenger ferry capsized in southern Bangladesh yesterday, killing at least 22 people and leaving about 80 others missing.

Ferry capsizes in Bangladesh
Mon, 16 May, 2005 - 01:00

The double-deck ferry capsized and sank in the mouth of the Bura Gauranga River after a strong wind struck it in Patuakhali district, 95 miles south of the capital, Dhaka.

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CourtsPlace: BangladeshPlace: southern BangladeshPlace: Bura Gauranga RiverPlace: Patuakhali districtPlace: Dhaka
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