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Trawler capsizes in Bangladesh, at least 20 missing

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ANI Dhaka

At least 20 people are being reported missing after a trawler capsized in the Meghna River in Chandpur, Bangladesh, on Tuesday morning.

The trawler sank after being hit by an oil-laden vessel at around 9.30 a.m. local time, the Daily Star reports.

A search operation has been launched for the missing persons. Further details are awaited.

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First Published: Jan 26 2016 | 12:43 PM IST

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