A passenger bus named 'Happy Transport' lost control and hit students waiting at Silonia Bazar, Jaylaskar union on the Feni-Noakhali highway in Dagonbhuiyan, Feni on August 16, 2026. The incident resulted in the death of a 12-year-old student, Fatema Akter Suraiya, and left eight other students injured. The event triggered local protests and road blockades due to ongoing concerns about road safety and footpath encroachment.
| Scope | Source wording |
|---|---|
| 1 · upazilla | দাগনভূঞা উপজেলা |
| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fatema Akter Suraiya student | 12 · Female | Dead | — |
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Highway and local police controlled the situation, seized the bus, and are investigating the incident; the driver and assistant fled the scene.