203 killed in launch capsizes last 2 years
Shipping Minister Shahjahan Khan said that a total of 203 people were killed in seven accidents across the country since 2014 to 2015.
Replying to a question of Member of the Parliament Dilara Begum, Shipping Minister confirmed this information at the National Parliament on Thursday.
In reply to another question, he also said that a total of 48 ferries are working across the country now.
The government took initiatives to dig 53 rivers to extend the length of these rivers, he added.
