Narayanganj, Dec 26 (V7N)- A sand-filled bulkhead sank in the Buriganga River in Fatulla, Narayanganj, leaving two workers missing, authorities said on Friday.

The incident occurred early Friday morning in front of a private dog yard's ghat in the Dharmaganj area of Fatulla.

According to Naval Police Superintendent Alamgir Hossain, the bulkhead was stationary in the river when a Dhaka-bound Sundarban-16 passenger launch collided with it, causing it to sink.

Three workers on the bulkhead managed to swim to safety, but two others are still missing. A search operation is currently underway to locate them.

Authorities have urged vessel operators and workers to exercise caution while navigating the Buriganga River, especially in areas with stationary structures.

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