Floating bridge collapse in Dewanganj, Jamalpur leaves 5 dead and 7 missing
A floating drum bridge (sako) on the Old Brahmaputra River in Dewaniganj, Jamalpur, collapsed on Saturday, March 21, 2026, due to overcrowding during the Eid festival. The incident resulted in 5 confirmed deaths of children and left at least 7 people missing. Rescue operations were conducted by the fire service, police, and army. The district administration has formed a four-member investigation committee and announced financial compensation for the affected families.
Involved entities
1 RecordFloating drum bridge (sako) on the Old Brahmaputra River
Named victims
6 Records| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Motalab | 6 · Male | Dead | — |
| Abir Hossain | 14 · Male | Dead | — |
| Khadija Akter | 12 · Female | Dead | — |
| Mayamoni | 10 · Female | Dead | — |
| Mihadi | 12 · Female | Dead | — |
| Nihad | 13 · Male | Dead | — |
Abdul Motalab
Abir Hossain
Khadija Akter
Mayamoni
Mihadi
Nihad
Agencies deployed
Fire Service and Civil Defence
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
Conducted joint search and rescue operations.
Bangladesh Army
National military force for land-based operations and disaster response
Conducted joint rescue operations.
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Conducted joint rescue operations.
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Formed a four-member investigation committee and pledged financial assistance of 25,000 BDT per family.