Two people died after boat packed with Rohingya Muslims capsized near Bangladesh Coast

Two people died after boat packed with Rohingya Muslims capsized near Bangladesh Coast

A number of people are missing after the incident in the Naf River.

At least two people have died after a boat packed with Rohingya Muslims fleeing violence in Myanmar capsized near the Bangladesh coast.

Bangladeshi officials say a number of people are missing after the incident in the Naf River.

It is thought about 100 people, including children, were on board.

A rescue operation is now under way.