Passenger launch on fire in Meghna River

A fire broke out on a Barisal-bound passenger MV Surovi-9 on Meghna river in Chandpur district. The incident took place in the Mohanpur area of ​​Matlab North around 12 midnight on Saturday (January 8). It was initially reported that the fire started from the silencer of the launch engine. However, the fire was brought under control by the activities of the staff on the launch. Upon receiving the news, the Naval Fire Service reached the spot.

It is learned that the launch named MV Surovi-9 was going to Barisal from Dhaka. The fire started from the engine silencer in the engine room of the launch while passing the Mohanpur area around 12 pm. At that time, the passengers on the launch became terrified. However, the fire was brought under control first by the efforts of the launch staff. As a result, no major casualties were reported.

Chandpur BIWTA Deputy Director Mohammad Kaysarul Islam said the fire was initially reported to have started from the silencer of the launch engine. The launch is currently at Mohanpur. However, the launch will depart for Barisal via Chandpur launch terminal shortly. Passengers are safe. In the interest of security, a team of BIWTA will go to Barisal with them in the launch. In addition, a Coast Guard team will advance the launch to the Chandpur border.