Boat collision kills two in Bangladeshi capital

The rescue operation was undertaken amid inclement weather, as a thunderstorm had just swept through the area at the time of the collision.

Local media outlet Just News reported that two people were left dead on the spot.

Bangladeshi Shipping Minister Rajib Ahsan confirmed that two committees have been formed to investigate the incident. These committees have been given three working days to submit their findings.

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