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Bangladesh boat accident leaves dozens dead

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At least 37 people have died after a boat capsized in north-eastern Bangladesh, rescue officials say.

They say the boat sank after hitting a cargo vessel in the Surma River at Alipur, some 240km (150 miles) north-east of the capital, Dhaka.

More than 100 people - mostly labourers - are said to have been on board. Most of the victims were reportedly women and children.

Rescuers have been....

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