This whole incident lays bare a harsh reality. Without modern safety measures and awareness, a culture of discipline, and rapid rescue readiness, our rivers will continue to claim buses, ferries, and most importantly, human lives

At least 26 bodies have so far been recovered following a bus plunge into the Padma river while boarding a ferry at Daulatdia in Rajbari district on Wednesday.

Strong political will needed to reduce transport-sector vulnerabilities

Five-member committee formed to investigate the cause of the accident

At least 18 bodies were recovered early today after a bus fell into the Padma from the pontoon of Daulatdia ferry terminal in Rajbari yesterday afternoon.

At Daulatdia ferry ghat, a grieving mother recalls her final phone call with daughter, who remains missing after a bus plunged into the Padma

At least 11 passengers swam to safety after bus lost control and fell into the river in Rajbari’s Goalanda