- A bus carrying about 40 people plunged into the Padma river in central Bangladesh on Wednesday afternoon while attempting to board a ferry.
- The incident occurred in Rajbari district, about 84km from Dhaka, as passengers were returning to work after the Islamic festival of Eid-ul-Fitr.
- At least 24 people have been confirmed dead, including 11 women and five children, with some passengers managing to swim to safety.
- Rescue operations, led by fire service units and divers, and supported by the army, police, and coast guard, worked overnight to recover bodies and lift the bus.
- Strong currents and heavy rainfall hampered the rescue efforts, and it remains unclear if anyone is still missing, highlighting the frequent road and ferry accidents in Bangladesh.
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At least 24 people die after bus plunges into Bangladesh river
