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23 dead, dozens missing after boat sinks in Bangladesh

At least 23 people were killed and dozens were missing after a boat packed with passengers sank on September 25 in the latest waterways tragedy to hit Bangladesh.

The bodies recovered so far included women and children, said Jahurul Islam, district administrator of northern Panchagarh, where the accident occurred. "The rescue operation for those missing is ongoing," he said.