Death roll rises to 68 in Bangladesh ferry mishap

The ferry, the M.L. Mosta, was 6 meters or 20 feet under water, said Inspector Zihad Mia, who is overseeing the rescue operation.“We don’t have a clear picture about how many were exactly on the ferry when it sank,” Mia said. “But I think many have survived.”

A Ministry of Shipping statement said an investigation had been ordered. The Padma is one of the largest rivers in Bangladesh, where overcrowding and poor safety standards are often blamed for ferry disasters.