A cargo trawler bound for Monpura sank at Choumuhani Ghat in Tazumuddin upazila of Bhola on Tuesday evening after being hit by strong waves from the Dhaka-bound launch MB Farhan. The incident resulted in the loss of goods including 934 pieces of school feeding bread, 150 sacks of poultry feed, 110 sacks of rice, and edible oil, with an estimated damage of about Tk 2 million, according to locals.

Trawler driver Hiron Mia said the MB Farhan launch had departed from Betuaghata in Charfassion and created strong waves while leaving Choumuhani Ghat for Dhaka, causing the trawler heading to Monpura to sink. Some school feeding items were saved, but most of the cargo went underwater immediately. No casualties were reported in the incident.

The officer-in-charge of Tazumuddin Police Station said he was unaware of the incident and would look into it after being informed by the reporter.