Ferry capsizes in Bangladesh

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

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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Courts Place: Bangladesh Place: southern Bangladesh Place: Bura Gauranga River Place: Patuakhali district Place: Dhaka

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