Bangladesh
Ferry Accident Ferry hits pillar of Padma Bridge, injures 20 passengers
Dhaka, July 23: Twenty passengers of the ro-ro ferry Shahjalal on the Shimulia-Banglabazar waterway were injured when they collided with the 17th pillar of the Padma Bridge. The accident took place when the driver lost control on the way from Banglabazar Ghat in Madharipur to Shimulia Ghat in Munshiganj around 9:45 am on Friday. However, there was no major danger as the ferry was brought under control immediately. Later the driver came to Shimuliaghat without any hindrance and anchored the ferry.
Abdul Rahman, the driver of Ro Ro Ferry Shah Jalal, said, “I suddenly lost control as the electronic system of the ferry failed. At that time, the ferry hit the pillar due to strong current in the river."
Abdur Rahman, the inland master officer in charge of the ferry, was suspended on Friday. BIWTC has issued an order in this regard today. Senior Information Officer of the Ministry of Shipping Md. Jahangir Alam Khan confirmed the information.
The committee was formed by the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) on Friday (July 23) at noon.
Ashiquzzaman, Director (Commercial), BIWTC, has been made the convener of the committee. The other members of the committee are: Md. Shah Jahan, Director, Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA), Ahmed Ali, AGM (Marine), BIWTC and Rubeluzzaman, AGM (Engineering).
Senior Information Officer of the Shipping Ministry Md Jahangir Alam Khan confirmed the information to Jago News on Friday afternoon.
