Probe body formed over Sadarghat launch accident

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) today formed a three-member probe body to investigate into the incident of deaths of five people after being struck by a broken mooring line of a launch at Sadarghat terminal. BIWTA Director (Purchase and Store) Md Rafiqul Islam has been made convener of the committee while other members are Joint Director of Conservancy and Pilotage Department Md Azgar Ali and Joint Director of Ports Department Md Kabir Hossain. The committee has been asked to submit a report to BIWTA chairman within five working days. Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha