Eyewitnesses reported that the ferry was hit by strong winds and waves, leading to a sudden and catastrophic loss of stability.
Over the following days, rescuers recovered bloated bodies floating downstream, and many more were feared to be trapped inside the sunken ferry.
The exact number of casualties remains uncertain, but estimates suggest that several hundred people lost their lives.
In the aftermath, the Bangladeshi government and various maritime authorities vowed to implement stricter safety regulations and improve enforcement.
[10][11] Bangladesh has a long history of ferry accidents, often attributed to overcrowding, poor maintenance, and lax enforcement of safety regulations.