The European Union (EU) has conveyed its deepest condolences to the families and friends of those killed or injured in the boat tragedy on the Karatoya River, reports UNB.
The US Embassy in Dhaka has also sent a condolence message.
"We offer our deepest condolences to the victims of the boat accident in the Karatoya River in Panchagarh, many of whom were returning from the Mahalaya celebration," said the Embassy in a statement.
"We offer our heartfelt sympathies and prayers for the victims and their families," it added.
On Sunday, the trawler carrying 60-70 passengers, including women and children, sank in the middle of the river while heading towards Badheshwar Temple on the occasion of Mayalaya around 2:30pm.
The death toll from the trawler capsize in the Karatoya River rose to 29 as four more bodies were retrieved from the river in Boda upazila of Panchagarh on Monday morning.
Bd-pratidin English/Ishrar Tabassum
