A boat carrying migrants from Libya to Greece sank near the Greek island of Crete on Friday, March 27, 2026, killing at least 22 people. According to the Greek Coast Guard, 26 survivors reported that most of the victims were Bangladeshi nationals, including 12 from three upazilas of Sunamganj district. The deceased include six from Dirai, one from Dowarabazar, and five from Jagannathpur.

Relatives of the victims alleged that a human trafficker from Dirai arranged the journey for about 1.2 million taka per person, promising a large and safe vessel. Instead, the migrants were placed on a small, unsafe boat, which is believed to have caused the fatal accident. Local sources identified several of the deceased by name and expressed deep grief over the loss.

Community members in Sunamganj mourned the tragedy, calling the deaths on the perilous Libya–Europe route unbearable and urging accountability for those responsible.