37 dead, 150 missing after ferry sinks

A Bangladesh ferry sank during a tropical storm overnight, leaving at least 37 people dead and 150 missing, rescue officials said today.

The double-decker ferry Maharaj was carrying about 200 people when it capsized last night in Buriganga River just outside the capital, Dhaka, the officials said on condition of anonymity.

The vessel had been travelling from Dhaka to eastern town of Chandpur when the gusty winds struck it. It went down near Pagla town outside Dhaka.