June 09, 2026
The bus driver and helper flee before police reach the scene
At least 20 others have been injured
He says the water current helped him to climb out
Eid celebrations end in despair as a bus plunges into the Padma, killing at least 18, leaving relatives in a frantic search for loved ones
After reaching the docks, Moniruzzaman and his younger child disembarked, while his wife and elder child remained on the bus
The river is rough, the bus is deep underwater, and rescue is extremely challenging, says local police chief
The death toll is creeping up as rescue teams continue to comb the river for more survivors
Rescue operations are under way with the support of BIWTA salvage vessel “Hamza” to raise the submerged bus
