Bus Plunges into Padma River in Bangladesh, Killing 23 People

Dhaka. At least 23 people were killed and many injured after a bus plunged into the Padma River in Bangladesh, officials said. Quoting Police Inspector Russel Molla, ANI reported that the accident occurred at night, causing the rescue operation to be temporarily halted and resumed after daylight.

He mentioned that 23 bodies have been recovered so far and stated that some people might still be missing. He added that although the nighttime rescue operation was partially stopped, joint rescue efforts involving the army, fire service, and police teams are currently underway.

The bus, carrying about 40 passengers, was traveling from Rajbari to Dhaka when it fell into the Padma River at 5:00 PM in front of "Ferry Terminal" Number-3 in Chodoulatdia, 128 kilometers from Dhaka.

According to the Dhaka Tribune, grieving relatives gathered on the banks of the Padma River near Daulatdia in Rajbari on Wednesday evening while rescue teams searched for the passenger bus and the people who fell into the river.