College student Sumaiya Jannat killed, others injured in bus collision in Lohagara, Chattogram
On June 23, 2026, around 8:00-8:30 AM, a head-on collision between Imperial Paribahan and Purabi Paribahan buses occurred on the Chattogram-Cox's Bazar highway near Chunti Bazar, Lohagara, Chattogram. 20-year-old college student Sumaiya Jannat died from her injuries while being transported to Chittagong Medical College Hospital, and several other passengers were injured. Authorities seized the vehicles and initiated legal proceedings, though the drivers fled the scene. The victim's family learned of the tragic incident after a stranger answered her mobile phone.
Involved entities
2 RecordsImperial Paribahan Bus
Purabi Paribahan Bus
Named victims
1 Record| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumaiya Jannat college student | 20 · Female | Dead | Head injury |
Sumaiya Jannat
Head injury
Agencies deployed
Fire Service and Civil Defence
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
Rescued the injured student and transported to hospital
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Dohazari Highway Police seized the vehicles and started legal proceedings; drivers fled the scene