Boat disaster leaves hundreds missing in Andaman Sea

The statement said the boat had departed from southern Bangladesh heading towards Malaysia when it capsized and sank after encountering strong winds and rough seas. Overcrowding worsened the situation, and the vessel was also carrying women and children.

Timeline details

The statement did not specify the exact date of the incident. However, media reports indicated that the boat, which left Bangladesh on 4 April with around 280 people on board, capsized four days into its journey.

The Bangladesh Coast Guard announced that a patrol boat rescued nine people on the afternoon of 9 April.