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Coal-laden cargo vessel sinks in Sundarbans after collision

A cargo ship carrying 1,250 tonnes of coal sank in the Pashur Channel following a collision with an oil tanker.

The Business Standard ยท 27 October 2026, 4:30 PM

A cargo vessel transporting 1,250 tonnes of coal has sunk in the Pashur Channel after colliding with an oil tanker. All 10 crew members and workers on board were successfully rescued. According to the Mongla Port Authority, the incident has not disrupted navigation in the channel.