MARITIME

4 April: Dhaka, Bangladesh

At least 27 people were killed when a cargo ship and a ferry boat crashed off the coast of Dhaka, Bangladesh Easter Sunday. The Sabith Al Hasan ferry crossing the Shitalakhsya River, just south of the city. The cargo ship did not stop according to authorities. They are searching for it as we went to press. Local media said it was cargo ship SK-3. Around 20 passengers jumped off the ship and swam to shore. Local officials said the vessel capsized and sank with at least 27 onboard.