2 dead after boat capsizes in Jamuna

Two women died after a motorboat boat capsized in the Jamuna river in Sirajganj's Chauhali upazila yesterday.

The deceased were identified as Jhilimin Begum (60) from Jamalpur and Ful Begum (50) from Dewanganj, said Anisur Rahman, officer-in-charge (OC) of Enayetpur Police Station.

The accident occurred as the boat, carrying around 80 passengers, was heading towards Enayetpur's Darbar Sharif from Jamalpur.

"Two bodies were recovered from the river and kept at Darbar Sharif. Mohammad Lalan, who got injured in the accident, is now undergoing treatment at Khwaja Yunus Ali Medical College and Hospital," Anisur said.

Belkuchi Fire Service Station has started rescue operations, and divers from Rajshahi will join them, the OC added.