# Accidents involving Padma River bridges

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/accidents-involving-padma-river-bridges
> Updated: 2026-09-12T04:11:57.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

A bulkhead carrying 123 passengers collided with a pillar of the Hardinge Bridge in the Padma River near Bheramara, Kushtia. The vessel reportedly lost control due to strong currents.

During the collision, three individuals were thrown into the river. While two passengers were rescued and reported to be in good health, one individual, identified as Rakibuzzaman Rocky, remains missing. Search operations involving the Fire Service and naval police are currently underway to locate the missing person.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Hardinge Bridge: Bulkhead collision leaves one missing in Padma River

A bulkhead collided with a Hardinge Bridge pillar in the Padma River, leaving a Chhatra Dal leader missing after three people were thrown into the water.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hardinge-bridge-bulkhead-collision-leaves-one-missing-in-padma-river

### 2026-08-31: Padma Bridge railing damaged in passenger bus crash

A speeding passenger bus crashed on the Padma Bridge's Mawa ramp, damaging 50 meters of eastern railing and injuring eight passengers. Repairs are expected to take up to seven days.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/padma-bridge-railing-damaged-in-passenger-bus-crash

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