7 killed and 17 injured in bus collision at Erulia, Bogura Sadar; Driver arrested
On Friday morning, August 7, 2026, at 5:30 AM, a Shah Fateh Ali Paribahan bus traveling from Dhaka to Naogaon lost control on the Bogura-Naogaon highway in the Erulia Silkibandha/Market area (near Erulia High School) of Bogura Sadar, reportedly while trying to avoid a motorcycle. The bus struck a group of day laborers waiting by the roadside and collided with an electric pole, resulting in 7 deaths and at least 17 injuries. Local residents held a blockade following the incident demanding speed breakers, which was resolved after administrative intervention. The local administration formed a three-member investigation committee, announced emergency financial aid, and initiated construction of speed breakers. On August 27, 2026, the bus driver, Md. Nesharul Islam, was arrested by RAB-12 in Shibganj upazila.
Involved entities
2 RecordsShah Fateh Ali Paribahan passenger bus
Electric pole
Named victims
8 Records| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdus Samad | Dead | — | |
| Abu Said | 45 | Dead | — |
| Amirul Islam Laborer | 50 | Dead | — |
| Bellal Hossain | 40 | Dead | — |
| Fayzar | Dead | — | |
| Md. Tajimul | 47 | Dead | — |
| Nur Alam | 50 | Dead | — |
| Nur Mohammad Sardar | 75 | Dead | — |
Abdus Samad
Abu Said
Amirul Islam
Bellal Hossain
Fayzar
Md. Tajimul
Nur Alam
Nur Mohammad Sardar
Agencies deployed
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Police/RAB coordinated rescue, took the bus into custody, and arrested the driver on August 27, 2026.
Fire Service and Civil Defence
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
Fire service personnel assisted by locals rescued the injured and transported them to the hospital.
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Formation of a three-member investigation committee to probe the accident, announced emergency financial assistance of 25,000 BDT per deceased family and 15,000 BDT per injured family, and construction of speed breakers.