At least seven people drowned and 30 others went missing as a boat sank in the Padma River near Hatpara ghat in Godagari upazila of Rajshahi on Saturday.
Three of the deceased were identified as Nusrat, 6, Saira Begum 45, and Delwar Hossain Badshah, 30, reports UNB.
Witnesses said the boat sank around 3 pm while heading towards Bogchar Lutarupara in Chapinawabganj with at least 50 people on board. All but 37 swam ashore.
Later, the bodies of Nusrat, Saira Begum and Delwar were recovered.
Officer-in-charge of Godagari Police Station Abu Mokaddam Ali said divers with the help of local people launched a rescue drive.