Freight train derailed near Safdarpur Station, Kotchandpur, Jhenaidah; rail link suspended

A freight train traveling from Mongla to Ishwardi derailed near Safdarpur Railway Station in Kotchandpur, Jhenaidah, at approximately 3:00 AM on May 20, 2026. The derailment affected 12 wheels across 4 wagons, resulting in the suspension of rail connectivity between Khulna and northern districts for about five and a half hours until rescue operations were completed.