Dhaka, June 1 -- A man died, and eight others are still remain missing after a passenger trawler carrying 39 people capsized in the Meghna River near Dubarchar area, adjacent to Karim Bazar in Hatiya, on Saturday afternoon, due to strong winds and waves.

The identity of the victim could not be ascertained immediately, said Noakhali Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime Operations), Mohammad Ibrahim.

"As of 9 pm, eight people, including Saiful Islam (28), a district council member working at Bhasanchar police station, are still missing," he added.

A total of 31 people have been rescued, reports UNB.

Along with local fishermen and police, the Coast Guard has joined the rescue operation, ASP Ibrahim added.

Earlier, the trawler left...