Online Desk – A total of 622 people were killed and 1,652 others injured in 613 road accidents across Bangladesh in May 2026.
During the same period, 34 people lost their lives and 29 were injured in 42 railway accidents. Meanwhile, 21 waterways accidents claimed 15 lives, leaving 15 injured and 7 others missing.
The Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity, a passenger welfare platform, revealed these alarming statistics in a press release issued on Saturday (June 13).
According to the organization, a combined total of 671 people were killed and 1,696 others injured in 676 accidents spanning roads, railways, and waterways nationwide.
Motorcycle accidents remained a major contributor to the casualties. A total of 221 motorbike accidents resulted in 231 deaths and 219 injuries. This accounts for 36.05% of the total accidents, 37.13% of the fatalities, and 13.25% of the total injuries recorded in May.
Regional Breakdown of Accidents
Dhaka division registered the highest number of road mishaps, with 185 fatalities and 558 injuries reported from 180 accidents.
Conversely, Mymensingh division recorded the lowest number of incidents, with 27 road accidents causing 38 deaths and 67 injuries.
11 Recommendations to Reduce Casualties
To curb the rising number of accidents, the Jatri Kalyan Samity proposed an 11-point recommendation. The key suggestions include:
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Formulating and implementing short, medium, and long-term plans for safer Eid journeys.
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Developing a modern, tech-driven bus network and road management system across the country.
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Ensuring mandatory advanced technical training for drivers before issuing licenses.
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Constructing service lanes and footpaths along major national highways.
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Implementing structural reforms to eradicate extortion in the transport sector.
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Securing fixed working hours and fair wages for drivers.
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Installing proper road signs, markings, and ensuring quality road construction and regular safety audits.
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Modernizing the fitness certification process and removing outdated public vehicles.
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Enhancing the capacity of the regulatory body, BRTA, and establishing a Traffic Training Academy.
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Ending the monopoly of bus owner associations and labor federations in the transport sector.