17 killed and 10 injured after rod-loaded truck carrying laborers overturns on Dhaka-Tangail highway, Kalihati; follow-up support provided
On May 25, 2026, at 4:30 AM, a rod-laden truck carrying laborers and itinerant vendors traveling from Chattogram to North Bengal overturned in the Sartoil area of Kalihati, Tangail. The driver reportedly fell asleep, causing the vehicle to lose control. The incident resulted in 17 deaths and 10 injuries. Following the tragedy, a delegation representing Dr. Saimum Parvez visited the victim's families to provide support, and there were widespread protests demanding compensation and safer transportation for agricultural laborers.
Involved entities
1 RecordRod-loaded truck
Named victims
14 Records| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamgir Hossain Sujan | 24 | Dead | — |
| Badsha | 32 | Dead | — |
| Giyas | 20 | Dead | — |
| Hasan Ali | 39 | Dead | — |
| Ismail Hossain | 19 | Dead | — |
| Mainul | 28 | Dead | — |
| Mamun | 45 | Dead | — |
| Md. Barik | 21 | Dead | — |
| Mohammad Alam Molla | Dead | — | |
| Nazrul | 60 | Dead | — |
| Rabiul Islam | 25 | Dead | — |
| Sagar Mia itinerant vendor | 20 | Dead | — |
| Tarek | 20 | Dead | — |
| Yakub | 20 | Dead | — |
Alamgir Hossain Sujan
Badsha
Giyas
Hasan Ali
Ismail Hossain
Mainul
Mamun
Md. Barik
Mohammad Alam Molla
Nazrul
Rabiul Islam
Sagar Mia
Tarek
Yakub
Agencies deployed
Fire Service and Civil Defence
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
Station officers rescued the victims and transported the injured to Tangail General Hospital, specifically addressing those trapped under the truck.
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Conducted rescue operations and identified victims.