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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.
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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.
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7 PEOPLE REPORTED DEAD
17 PEOPLE REPORTED INJURED
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Fire service personnel assisted by locals rescued the injured and transported them to the hospital.
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.
Police/RAB coordinated rescue, took the bus into custody, and arrested the driver on August 27, 2026.
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Daily Jugantor
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Daily Amar Desh
Prothom Alo
Daily Amar Desh
Daily Jugantor
Daily Jugantor
Prothom Alo
Jago News 24
Jago News 24
Jago News 24
Jago News 24
Daily Jugantor
Daily Amar Desh
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Erulia Silkibandha, near Erulia High School, Bogura-Naogaon Highway, Bogura Sadar, Bogura
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19 articles · 5 publishers
Daily Jugantor · 7 Aug 2026
Prothom Alo · 7 Aug 2026
Daily Amar Desh · 7 Aug 2026
Daily Amar Desh · 7 Aug 2026A branded case brief or image keeps the reported impact and source context attached.
The incident resulted in a total of 24 casualties (7 dead and 17 injured).
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