SB Super Deluxe bus recovered after falling into Padma River at Daulatdia ferry terminal; investigation committees formed
On Friday, June 5, 2026, around 9:25 AM, an 'SB Super Deluxe' bus traveling from Meherpur/Kushtia to Dhaka lost control at the 7th pontoon of the Daulatdia ferry terminal in Goalanda, Rajbari, while boarding a ferry and plunged into the Padma River. Approximately 38 passengers were safely evacuated prior to the fall. Official reports confirm the driver, helper, and supervisor were injured, hospitalized, and later arrested. Investigation revealed the vehicle had expired fitness certificates, tax tokens, and route permits. Authorities formed multiple investigation committees to probe the incident and safety lapses. The salvage vessel 'Hamza' recovered the bus after a two-hour operation.
Involved entities
4 RecordsSB Super Deluxe
Hamza
Korobi
Birshreshtha Jahangir
Named victims
2 Records| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jhontu Ali Bus Driver | 48 · Male | Injured Hospitalized | — |
| Sakib Hossain Bus Helper | 27 · Male | Injured Hospitalized | — |
Jhontu Ali
Sakib Hossain
Causative Person
3 Records| Name | Age | Role | Legal status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jhonthu Ali | 48 | Bus Driver | Arrested |
| Sakib Hossain | 27 | Bus Helper | Arrested |
| Ajmol Hossain | 38 | Supervisor | Arrested |
Jhonthu Ali
Bus DriverArrestedSakib Hossain
Bus HelperArrestedAjmol Hossain
SupervisorArrestedAgencies deployed
Other
Other response agencies
BRTA suspended the bus's registration and the driver's training authorization.
Fire Service and Civil Defence
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
Fire Service, BIWTA, and River Police initiated rescue operations. Salvage vessel 'Hamza' deployed by noon.
Note: Two investigation committees have been formed to probe the incident and irregularities.
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Formation of a 7-member investigation committee led by the Additional District Magistrate; District Commissioner visited the site.