Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s women’s wing and Islami Chhatra Shibir have expressed deep sorrow and concern over the fatal bus accident at the Daulatdia ferry ghat in Rajbari. In separate statements issued on Thursday, both organizations conveyed condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the recovery of the injured. The women’s wing, led by secretary Nurunnisa Siddika, urged authorities to intensify rescue operations involving the Navy, Fire Service, and Coast Guard, ensure medical and psychological support for survivors, modernize ferry terminal safety, and provide financial compensation to affected families.

The Islami Chhatra Shibir leadership, including president Nurul Islam and secretary general Sibgatullah, cited media reports that the passenger bus plunged into the Padma River on Wednesday afternoon while boarding a pontoon, leaving at least 18 dead and many missing. They called for swift rescue efforts, a high-level impartial investigation, and accountability if negligence is found. The group also highlighted the rising number of transport accidents across Bangladesh and urged modernization of the country’s transport safety systems.

Both organizations emphasized the need for stronger oversight and safety reforms to prevent further tragedies on Bangladesh’s roads and waterways.