People and relatives stands in the bank of river Padma.  Today the Pinak-6, a passenger vessel sank in the middle of the river Padma on its way to Mawa from Kawrakandi terminal at around 11 PM today. The boat capsized since the river was rough due to the stormy weather. At least 250 people were in the capsized boat. Local people rescued nearly 45 passengers from the river and many other are still missing. Stormy weather and strong current hamper the rescue operation. Mawa, Munshigonj, near Dhaka, Bangladesh
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