A passenger bus today fell into the Padma river while attempting to board a ferry at Daulatdiya terminal in Rajbari district. The tragedy claimed 24 lives after the vehicle lost control about 100 km (62 mi) from Dhaka. Rescue workers are currently present at the terminal, which is one of the busiest river crossings in Bangladesh.
According to the police and fire service and civil defence, the bus overturned and sank about 30 feet into the river. Fire official Talha bin Jassim said rescue workers recovered 22 bodies from inside the sunken bus, including six men, 11 women and five children. reuters.
Four fire service units and 10 divers conducted search and rescue efforts in collaboration with the army, police, coast guard and local authorities.
Officials fear that passengers may still be missing. Hundreds of people lose their lives every year in road and boat accidents across Bangladesh. This latest tragedy serves as a stark reminder for authorities to upgrade infrastructure and enforce strict safety controls to prevent such incidents in the future.
