DHAKA, June 5, 2026 (BSS) - The Ministry of Shipping has formed an 
investigation committee following the incident of a bus of SB Super Deluxe 
Paribahan fell into the river at Daulatdia ferry ghat today.

The ministry formed the committee to determine the cause of the incident and 
fix responsibilities regarding the bus that plunged from a pontoon into the 
Padma River.

According to a ministry order, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Shipping 
Mohammad Rafiqul Karim, NDC, will serve as the convener of the investigation 
committee.

A representative each from the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority 
(BIWTA) and the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) will 
serve as members of the committee. Senior Assistant Secretary of the Ministry 
of Shipping Md. Zakir Hossain will act as the member secretary.

The committee has been asked to investigate the cause of the accident, 
determine responsibilities and recommend necessary remedial measures to 
prevent similar incidents in the future.

The committee has also been authorized to co-opt additional members if 
necessary and seek assistance from relevant individuals or organizations. 

It has been instructed to submit its investigation report to the Ministry of 
Shipping within seven working days.

According to the ministry, no casualties occurred in the incident for 
maintaining the regulations strictly.