24 Road Accidents and Major Traffic Gridlock on Jamuna Bridge and Dhaka-Tangail-Sirajganj Highway

A series of 24 traffic accidents, including a major bus collision near pillar 7 of the Jamuna Bridge, occurred starting June 5, 2026. The incidents resulted in one fatality and approximately 6 injuries, triggering severe traffic congestion spanning 15 kilometers for 22 hours, severely affecting holiday travelers and cargo transport.