Bus falls into river while boarding ferry in Bangladesh, leaving 24 dead

At least 24 people died after a passenger bus carrying around 40 passengers plunged into the Padma River while attempting to board a ferry in Bangladesh, officials said Thursday.

DHAKA, Bangladesh — At least 24 people died after a passenger bus carrying around 40 passengers plunged into the Padma River while attempting to board a ferry in Bangladesh, officials said Thursday.

The accident occurred Wednesday when the bus lost control approaching a ferry at Daulatdia in Rajbari district, about 62 miles from Dhaka. The bus overturned and sank nearly 30 feet into the river, according to police and the Fire Service and Civil Defense.

Rescuers recovered 22 bodies from inside the submerged bus, including six men, 11 women and five children, Fire Service official Talha Bin Zasim said.

Relatives of victims break down at Rajbari Government Hospital, the day after a passenger bus plunged into the Padma river while boarding a ferry in Rajbari district, about 84 kilometers (52 miles) from the capital Dhaka, Bangladesh, Thursday, March 26, 2026.APTwenty-four people have been confirmed dead so far, including two women who died after being rescued, he said.

Four fire service units and 10 divers were leading the search and rescue efforts, supported by the army, police, coast guard and local authorities.