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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.
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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.
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12 PEOPLE REPORTED DEAD
25 PEOPLE REPORTED INJURED
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15 named records · identities are not the aggregate casualty count
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Formation of an investigation committee to determine the cause of the accident.
Case filed against two gatekeepers at Laksam Railway Police Station; arrest of primary accused.
Formation of three investigation committees, suspension of two gatekeepers, and legal action against station master.
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Daily Amar Desh
Daily Amar Desh
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Daily Amar Desh
Daily Amar Desh
Prothom Alo
Daily Amar Desh
Daily Amar Desh
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Paduar Bazar level crossing, near Bishwaroad Flyover, Cumilla Sadar Dakshin
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29 articles · 2 publishers
Daily Amar Desh · 28 Mar 2026
Prothom Alo · 30 Mar 2026
Daily Amar Desh · 26 Mar 2026
Daily Amar Desh · 22 Mar 2026A branded case brief or image keeps the reported impact and source context attached.
The incident caused 37 casualties in total (12 deaths and 25 injuries), which fits the severe category (21-100 casualties).
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