Dozens die in Bangladesh ferry accident: Officials

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At least 32 people were killed when two ferries collided on a Bangladeshi river in the capital, Dhaka.
A ferry carrying about 100 passengers capsized when it was struck by a larger boat, which then left the area.
Three children were among the dead.

Al Jazeera’s Tanvir Chowdhury reports from near the scene of the accident.

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In This Story: Bangladesh

Bangladesh, officially the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the eighth-most populous country in the world, with a population exceeding 162 million people.

Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries in the world.

Dhaka, the capital and largest city, is the nation’s economic, political, and cultural hub. Chittagong, the largest seaport, is the second-largest city.

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