8 fishermen missing as 10 trawlers sink in Meghna River

Tragedy struck in Bangladesh’s Noakhali district as ten fishing trawlers sank in the Meghna River due to severe weather. While 18 fishermen were rescued, eight remain missing along with five trawlers. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon and evening near Hatiya island. Local police reported that the trawlers encountered stormy conditions while returning from deep-sea fishing. One fisherman is hospitalized with serious injuries. The search continues for the missing, with fears the number could rise.READ FULL