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Road Accident
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4 sources
3 casualties
2 entities

Tragic road accident at Batajor, Gournadi: 3 family members killed

On May 26, 2026, a road accident occurred at the Batajor bus stand on the Dhaka-Barishal Highway in Gournadi, Barishal, when a speeding bus (identified as Taj Anand Paribahan or Taj Super Service) struck a stationary motorcycle. The collision resulted in the immediate death of three family members: the father, mother, and their young daughter. Following the incident, locals vandalized the bus and blocked the highway for approximately an hour and a half. Police have seized the bus, and an investigation is ongoing.

Tuesday, 26 May 2026 at 06:30 pmBatajor bus stand, Gournadi, Barishal

Involved entities

2 Records
Taj Anand Paribahan / Taj Super Service
Vehicle
Bus
Motorcycle
Vehicle
Motorcycle

Named victims

3 Records
Name/OccupationAge/GenderStatusInjury description
Firoz Howlader (Mahmud)

37 · Male
Dead

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Monira Begum (Khatun)

28 · Female
Dead

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Ojiha Jannat

· Female
Dead

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Firoz Howlader (Mahmud)
Dead
37 · Male
Monira Begum (Khatun)
Dead
28 · Female
Ojiha Jannat
Dead
Female

Agencies deployed

Bangladesh Police

Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security

Seized the vehicle and initiated legal action.

Fire Service and Civil Defence

First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies

Conducted rescue operations and secured the area.

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