5 October 2024
14 missing as another oil tanker catches fire in Ctg port
A fire broke out on the oil tanker “Banglar Shourabh” at Chittagong Port’s outer anchorage, just days after a deadly explosion on another vessel. The Coast Guard rescued 36 of 50 crew members, with others jumping into the sea. The fire started around 12:50am while the ship was carrying crude oil. Rescue and firefighting operations are underway. This incident follows a recent explosion on “Banglar Jyoti” at the same port, which killed three people.READ FULL