孟加拉国渡轮事故数十人失踪

Officials in central Bangladesh say a ferry carrying more than 100 passengers has capsized, after colliding with a barge laden with sand.

Authorities say scores of people are missing after the MV Sarash overturned Friday in the Meghna River in the Munshiganj district.
 
Local officials say at least 25 people have been rescued. Several others swam ashore.

Bangladesh has a history of boating disasters because of its lax safety standards and frequent overloading of vessels.