Bangladesh Ferry Collision Kills 112

Rescuers work at the site of a ferry accident in Munshiganj district, Bangladesh, on March 14, 2012.

Death toll from early Tuesday’s ferry collision in Bangladesh’s central Munshiganj district has risen to 112 as concerned authorities announced an end to the large-scale rescue operation on Wednesday although some remained missing. <Photo: Xinhua/Shariful Islam>

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