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On March 25, 2026, a Souhardya Paribahan passenger bus traveling from Kumarkhali, Kushtia, to Dhaka lost control due to potential brake failure and poor infrastructure, plunging into the Padma River from the 3rd pontoon at Daulatdia Ferry Ghat, Goalanda, Rajbari. The incident, involving a collision with the 'Hasna Hena' ferry, resulted in 26 deaths and affected 62 people. One person, Ripon Sheikh, was reported missing. Among the victims were a newlywed couple, Kazi Saif Ahmed Soumya and Jahura Anti. Rescue operations were conducted by the Navy, Coast Guard, Army, Police, and Fire Service. Following the incident, the Minister of Road Transport and Bridges distributed financial compensation to the victims' families, and the government announced a 2,800 crore BDT road safety project. Multiple investigation committees were formed to address negligence.
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On March 25, 2026, a Souhardya Paribahan passenger bus traveling from Kumarkhali, Kushtia, to Dhaka lost control due to potential brake failure and poor infrastructure, plunging into the Padma River from the 3rd pontoon at Daulatdia Ferry Ghat, Goalanda, Rajbari. The incident, involving a collision with the 'Hasna Hena' ferry, resulted in 26 deaths and affected 62 people. One person, Ripon Sheikh, was reported missing. Among the victims were a newlywed couple, Kazi Saif Ahmed Soumya and Jahura Anti. Rescue operations were conducted by the Navy, Coast Guard, Army, Police, and Fire Service. Following the incident, the Minister of Road Transport and Bridges distributed financial compensation to the victims' families, and the government announced a 2,800 crore BDT road safety project. Multiple investigation committees were formed to address negligence.
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26 PEOPLE REPORTED DEAD
7 PEOPLE REPORTED INJURED
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District administration coordinated rescue and provided financial compensation. Ceremony held at Rajbari Municipality conference room to distribute 26 million BDT to 62 families.
Ministry of Shipping formed a 6-member investigation committee. Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges announced a 2,800 crore BDT project for road safety.
Fire Service conducted rescue operations to recover the sunken bus using the rescue vessel Hamza.
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Daulatdia 3 No. Ferry Ghat, Goalanda, Rajbari
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39 articles · 5 publishers
Daily Amar Desh · 26 Mar 2026
Daily Amar Desh · 17 May 2026
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The accident resulted in 26 confirmed deaths and 62 total casualties, requiring complex rescue operations and extensive search.
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