At least 18 people died when a bus crashed into a river in western Bangladesh on Thursday, March 26, 2026, according to local authorities. The accident occurred as the bus attempted to board a ferry but instead plunged into the water. Approximately 50 people were on board the vehicle at the time of the incident.
Many passengers managed to swim to safety, but several became trapped in the submerged bus. The bus was traveling from southwestern Bangladesh to the capital city Dhaka, carrying passengers returning home after Eid celebrations. Rescue efforts were underway following the accident, though details about the exact location and specific rescue operations were not immediately available from the sources.