Accidents kill 578 in February, only slightly lower than previous month
Accidents kill 578 in February, only slightly lower than previous month

A total of 596 road accidents were recorded across Bangladesh in February this year, resulting in 578 deaths - both numbers only slightly down on the corresponding numbers for January, when 608 deaths occurred in 621 accidents. In fact the difference is so small that it can be almost fully...

No gates or gatemen at 360 level crossings
No gates or gatemen at 360 level crossings

A total of 360 level crossings in the Lalmonirhat Division of Railways remain without gates or gatemen, making them increasingly hazardous. With accidents on the rise, railway officials acknowledge the growing risks but offer no immediate solution. Lalmonirhat Railway Division spans 540 km of...

Unfit 'Chander Gari' jeeps continue to pose danger on Khagrachhari's hilly roads
Unfit 'Chander Gari' jeeps continue to pose danger on Khagrachhari's hilly roads

Unfit open-top jeeps, locally known as Chander Gari, continue to operate freely on the hilly roads of Khagrachhari, disregarding government regulations and posing significant risks to passengers. Reckless driving by unskilled drivers often leads to accidents, especially on the route to the popular...

5 killed in separate road accidents in Rangpur
5 killed in separate road accidents in Rangpur

Five people were killed and at least 25 injured in separate road accidents in Rangpur. The accidents took place on Friday morning. The accident occurred due to darkness amid dense fog, said the concerned officials. Three passengers of a three-wheeler were killed when a bus hit them in the...