A collision between a ferry and a sand‑filled bulkhead on the Shariatpur‑Chandpur route resulted in the death of 11‑year‑old Tarikul Islam and injuries to two other children.
The accident occurred on Friday around half past nine in the Bera Chakki area of Vedar upazila, when the ferry “Kakli” heading for Norsinghpur ghat was struck by a bulkhead coming from the opposite direction.
The impact crushed part of a bus on the ferry, trapping three children; Tarikul died at the scene while the other two were taken to Chandpur for treatment.
River police seized the bulkhead and arrested two laborers and the ferry driver; a case of death by negligence will be filed against those responsible.
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