CAIRO, Feb 25, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Egypt said Wednesday that 18 of itscitizens were still missing after a migrant boat capsized, killing fourpeople, off the Greek island of Crete last week. The wooden boat was carrying 50 people, including four minors, when Greece'scoast guard was alerted late Friday. According to Greek public broadcaster ERT, an accident occurred when thecommercial vessel approached the migrants' boat. As the passengers tried to climb up ladders into the rescue vessel, a suddenmovement caused the wooden boat to capsize. Twenty migrants were rescued by the commercial vessel, according to the Greekauthorities, leaving several people still unaccounted for.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 25, 2026 15:27 UTC