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A head-on collision between an RP Paribahan bus and a sand-laden truck occurred on the Natore-Pabna highway near the Bonpara Police Investigation Center at Sarkarpada, Baraigram, Natore, on October 20, 2026. The incident resulted in 14 deaths and 32 injuries, including fatalities like Himesh Jomaddar (21). Investigation revealed the bus supervisor was operating the vehicle while the driver and assistant were asleep, and there were reports of looting of passenger belongings. Further investigation confirmed the bus had an expired fitness certificate since May 13. Five of the deceased were businessmen from Jajira, Shariatpur. Authorities have formed a seven-member investigation committee, and a police case has been registered against the unidentified drivers of both vehicles at Baraigram police station.
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A head-on collision between an RP Paribahan bus and a sand-laden truck occurred on the Natore-Pabna highway near the Bonpara Police Investigation Center at Sarkarpada, Baraigram, Natore, on October 20, 2026. The incident resulted in 14 deaths and 32 injuries, including fatalities like Himesh Jomaddar (21). Investigation revealed the bus supervisor was operating the vehicle while the driver and assistant were asleep, and there were reports of looting of passenger belongings. Further investigation confirmed the bus had an expired fitness certificate since May 13. Five of the deceased were businessmen from Jajira, Shariatpur. Authorities have formed a seven-member investigation committee, and a police case has been registered against the unidentified drivers of both vehicles at Baraigram police station.
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14 PEOPLE REPORTED DEAD
32 PEOPLE REPORTED INJURED
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14 named records · identities are not the aggregate casualty count
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Formation of a seven-member investigation committee led by the Additional District Magistrate.
Conducted rescue operations and transported the injured to hospitals.
Investigated the accident and managed the scene; registered a case against drivers.
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Daily Jugantor
Daily Amar Desh
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Prothom Alo
Daily Jugantor
BD News 24
Prothom Alo
Daily Jugantor
Daily Amar Desh
Daily Amar Desh
Daily Jugantor
Prothom Alo
Daily Jugantor
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Natore-Pabna Highway, near Bonpara Police Investigation Center, Sarkarpada area, Baraigram, Natore
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31 articles · 4 publishers
Daily Jugantor · 20 Oct 2026
Prothom Alo · 20 Oct 2026
Daily Amar Desh · 20 Oct 2026
Daily Jugantor · 20 Oct 2026A branded case brief or image keeps the reported impact and source context attached.
The incident resulted in 14 deaths and 32 injuries, totaling 46 human casualties.
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