Bangladesh: 18 still missing after boat capsizes

A BOAT packed with passengers capsized on a river in north-eastern Bangladesh at the weekend. Rescuers said at least 37 people died and 18 more were missing.

By The Newsroom

Published 19th Dec 2010, 16:11 BST

Updated 19th Dec 2010, 22:01 BST

The boat, carrying about 80 people, collided with a cargo vessel in the darkness late on Saturday on the River Surma.