Bus sinks in Bangladesh river, killing at least 18 people

Associated Press (AP) Human InterestNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by 5 MIN READ 670March 26, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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A bus carrying approximately 50 passengers plunged into the Padma River in central Bangladesh's Rajbari district on Wednesday, resulting in at least 18 fatalities. The accident occurred as the bus was boarding a ferry en route to Dhaka from Kushtia, carrying people returning to work after the Eid al-Fitr holiday. While many passengers swam to safety, others were trapped inside the vehicle. Rescue operations were hampered by strong currents and rain, but rescuers recovered 18 bodies, including those of ten women and two children, by Thursday morning. Authorities are unsure if additional passengers remain missing.

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Many of the passengers swam to safety after the accident.

factual — Rana100% confidence

Ten women and two children were among the dead.

factual — Fire Service and Civil Defense Department100% confidence

The bus was traveling to the capital from the southwestern district of Kushtia.

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At least 18 people died after a bus plunged into a river in central Bangladesh.

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A bus carrying about 50 people plunged into the Padma River in Rajbari district.

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Eid al-Fitr 40% Fire Service and Civil Defense Department 50% Kushtia 50% Rajbari District 60% Dewan Sohel Rana ×260% Padma River 70% Dhaka ×270% Bus Accident 80% Bangladesh ×290%

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bus accident 90% bangladesh 80% river 70% ferry 60% rescue operation 60% padma river 50% drowning 50% eid al-fitr 40%

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Bangladesh

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