Ro-Ro ferry 'Birshreshtha Hamidur Rahman' drifted downstream due to mechanical failure at Daulatdia Ghat

On September 6, 2026, the Ro-Ro ferry 'Birshreshtha Hamidur Rahman', carrying 18 vehicles, experienced steering mechanical failure and strong river currents while traveling from Paturia to Daulatdia. The vessel drifted two kilometers downstream before being successfully rescued after a four-hour operation by an emergency vessel and another ferry, causing panic among passengers.