2021 Bangladesh ferry fire

On 24 December 2021, the passenger ferry MV Avijan-10 caught fire on the Sugandha River, near the town of Jhalokati, in southern Bangladesh. The incident resulted in at least 40 deaths and more than 100 injuries. Several people were reported missing.

2021 Bangladesh ferry fire
Date24 December 2021 (2021-12-24)
TimeAround 3 a.m. (BST)
LocationSugandha River, near Jhalokati, Jhalokati District, Bangladesh
Coordinates22°37′51″N 90°10′55″E
CauseFire on MV Avijan-10
Deaths41
Non-fatal injuries>100
On board500+
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