# Rajbari boat race collision and sinking

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rajbari-boat-race-collision-and-sinking
> Updated: 2026-10-11T18:41:12.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

During a three-day boat racing competition on the Padma River in the Lalgola area of Rajbari, a collision occurred between the boats ‘New Sharirvita’ and ‘New Janata Sangram’. Witnesses reported that the ‘New Janata Sangram’ struck the leading ‘New Sharirvita’ from the side, causing it to sink.

Following the collision, crew members from the ‘New Janata Sangram’ allegedly attacked the sinking vessel’s crew using oars, sticks, and bamboo. Of the approximately 80 crew members on board, between 17 and 20 people sustained injuries and were transported to Rajbari Sadar Hospital. The prize distribution ceremony for the event was suspended as a result of the incident.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-11: Speedboats burned and sunk in Padma River during pirate clash

Two speedboats were set on fire and sunk in the Padma River in Kushtia, Bangladesh, following a violent clash between rival groups of river pirates.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/speedboats-burned-and-sunk-in-padma-river-during-pirate-clash

### 2026-10-11: Rajbari boat race collision leaves 17 injured as vessel sinks

A boat sank and at least 17 people were injured during a violent clash between competing boats in a race on the Padma River in Rajbari, Bangladesh.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rajbari-boat-race-collision-leaves-17-injured-as-vessel-sinks

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