June 07, 2026
Of them, 49 were students, report says
He says the 18ft highway stretch has become a "death trap"
Over half of road deaths are pedestrians, prompting the action
Five of them died on the spot, say police
Death toll rises to 27 as the prime minister offers condolences and orders probes into the accidents
Both accidents involve motorbikes and occur on Thursday afternoon
Bangladesh Passenger Welfare Association says road accidents increased by 6.94 percent in 2025 compared with the previous year
The initiative awards a “Raah-Veer” certificate and 25,000 rupees for timely victim assistance
