Diplomatic Correspondent: The Government and people of Pakistan are deeply saddened by the loss of precious lives in a launch accident in Jhalakathi district in Bangladesh. In a message Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of Pakistan mentioned, "Our deepest condolences to the bereaved families and the Government of Bangladesh. At this moment of grief, our thoughts and prayers are with the brotherly people of Bangladesh."

Notable that at least 39 people were killed and more than 70 sustained burn injuries when a passenger launch caught fire in the SugandhaRiver in Jhalakathi in the early hours of on Friday.

A total of 39 bodies of passengers have been recovered so far, while over 70 people sustained burn injuries in the fire incident, police said.

Rescue operation was being carried out till filling the report. Earlier in the morning, Jhalakathi Deputy Commissioner (DC) Johar Ali told BSS that the bodies of 30 passengers were recovered from the spot.