On Friday night, August 14, 2026, a shunting engine collided with the stationary Mahananda Express train at Ishwardi Junction in Pabna. The accident resulted in 15 passengers sustaining injuries, who were later treated and released after receiving first aid. Local Member of Parliament Professor Abu Taleb Mondal visited the site to oversee the response and monitor the care provided to the injured.
| Name | Age | Role | Legal status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unidentified Locomotive Master | — | Locomotive Master | Fled the scene after the incident but returned later |
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
GRP police responded to the scene, rescued the passengers, and provided medical treatment.
District or Upazila level government authorities
Member of Parliament Professor Abu Taleb Mondal visited the site to inspect the situation and coordinate aid.