President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed their shock over tragic death of 24 people in boat capsize in Korotoya River in Panchagarh.

The President and the Premier prayed for the departed souls of those killed in the accident and speedy recovery to the injured.

Twenty four bodies were recovered and at least 10 others missing after a boat sank in Karatoya River under Boda upazila of Panchagarh district on Sunday, according to reports.