Bangladeshi Barge Sinks in Muriganga, 11 Rescued; Pollution Fears Rise

• A Bangladeshi barge, MV Tamzid Nasir, carrying fly ash, sank in the Muriganga river near Kochuberia, South 24 Parganas.
• The incident occurred after the barge hit a sandbar, leading to 90% submersion and raising significant pollution concerns.
• All 11 crew members, including one Indian and ten Bangladeshi sailors, were rescued safely by administrative promptness.
• The rescued sailors were transferred to another ship and have returned to Bangladesh; Kolkata Port Trust is investigating.
• Locals and fishermen express panic over potential river pollution from fly ash, impacting aquatic life and the environment.

Why It Matters: A fly ash-laden Bangladeshi barge sank in Muriganga, prompting rescue of 11 but sparking major pollution fears.