7 Killed in Bus-Autorickshaw Collision on Dhaka-Barishal Highway, Madaripur
A passenger bus of Sarbik Paribahan collided with a battery-operated autorickshaw (easybike) on the Dhaka-Barishal highway in the Milgate area of Mostofapur, Madaripur, on January 18, 2026. The collision caused the bus to fall into a roadside ditch, resulting in 7 confirmed fatalities and at least 5 injuries. Among the deceased were several female laborers from Gopalganj district. Rescue operations were conducted by the Fire Service, Highway Police, and the Army.
Involved entities
2 RecordsSarbik Paribahan bus
Battery-operated autorickshaw (e-bike)
Named victims
7 Records| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abha Baroi laborer | 65 · Female | Dead | — |
| Amita Baroi laborer | 53 · Female | Dead | — |
| Dulali Baroi laborer | 42 · Female | Dead | — |
| Kamona Baroi laborer | 50 · Female | Dead | — |
| Pannu Munshi | 50 | Dead | — |
| Sagar Bepari | 22 | Dead | — |
| Shefali Baroi laborer | 45 · Female | Dead | — |
Abha Baroi
Amita Baroi
Dulali Baroi
Kamona Baroi
Pannu Munshi
Sagar Bepari
Shefali Baroi
Agencies deployed
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Highway police conducted rescue operations.
Fire Service and Civil Defence
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
Fire service conducted rescue operations and recovered the vehicle.
Bangladesh Army
National military force for land-based operations and disaster response
Army personnel assisted in the rescue operation.