Train-Bus Collision at Paduar Bazar Rail Crossing in Cumilla; 12 Killed
On March 22, 2026, a collision between the Dhaka Mail train and a 'Mamun Special' passenger bus occurred at the Paduar Bazar level crossing near the Bishwaroad Flyover in Sadar Dakshin, Cumilla. The accident occurred during the Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 period around 2:55-3:30 AM, resulting in 12 deaths and at least 25 injuries. Investigations attributed the disaster to multi-layered negligence, including the failure to lower gate barriers, absence of gatekeepers, signal failures, train/bus driver errors, and poor coordination during construction. Authorities have filed cases, arrested the primary gatekeepers, and formed multiple investigation committees.
Involved entities
2 RecordsDhaka Mail
Mamun Special (Mamun Paribahan)
Named victims
15 Records| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johad Hossain | 24 · Male | Dead | — |
| Juwat Biswas | Dead | — | |
| Khadija | 6 · Female | Dead | — |
| Kohinur Akter | Dead | — | |
| Laiju Akter | 26 · Female | Dead | — |
| Mariyam | 3 · Female | Dead | — |
| Nazrul Islam Raihan | Dead | — | |
| Pochiyar Rahman | Dead | — | |
| Ratul Chowdhury | Dead | — | |
| Sayeda Akter | Dead | — | |
| Sirajul Islam | Dead | — | |
| Sohel Rana | Dead | — | |
| Sonali Begum | 40 · Female | Dead | — |
| Tajul Islam | Dead | — | |
| Imamul Islam | Injured | — |
Johad Hossain
Juwat Biswas
Khadija
Kohinur Akter
Laiju Akter
Mariyam
Nazrul Islam Raihan
Pochiyar Rahman
Ratul Chowdhury
Sayeda Akter
Sirajul Islam
Sohel Rana
Sonali Begum
Tajul Islam
Imamul Islam
Causative Person
3 Records| Name | Age | Role | Legal status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Md. Helal Uddin | — | Primary Gatekeeper | Arrested and suspended |
| Kawsar | — | Substitute Gatekeeper | Arrested |
| Mehedi Hassan | — | Wayman/Gatekeeper | Fugitive and suspended |
Md. Helal Uddin
Primary GatekeeperArrested and suspendedKawsar
Substitute GatekeeperArrestedMehedi Hassan
Wayman/GatekeeperFugitive and suspendedAgencies deployed
Other
Other response agencies
Formation of an investigation committee to determine the cause of the accident.
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Case filed against two gatekeepers at Laksam Railway Police Station; arrest of primary accused.
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Formation of three investigation committees, suspension of two gatekeepers, and legal action against station master.