The body of another child has been recovered after a picnic trawler capsized in the tributary of the Padma River on Saturday.
The body was found some two kilometres away from the accident spot at around 7:30am on Monday, said Louhajang Fire Service and Civil Defence officer Abdul Awal.
The deceased has been identified as Turan, 8.
So far, nine bodies have been recovered, and two still remain missing.
Turan’s maternal uncle Tarikul Islam said: “The police called us early in the morning to tell us they found Turan’s body. Another of my nephews is still missing since the incident.”
Louhajang Upazila Nirbahi Officer Abdul Awal said the body of another missing child was recovered around 7:30am. “His family has been informed. The body will be handed over to them after the legal process.”
He added that an operation is underway to find the two other children who are still missing.
Earlier, on Saturday, the trawler with 46 passengers on board sank in the tributary of the Padma River after being hit by a bulkhead.
The trawler with its passengers went to Sirajdikhan for a picnic and the ill-fated victims met the tragic accident while returning to Munshiganj.
