A BNP leader died and six others were injured in a head-on collision between a CNG-run auto-rickshaw and a pickup van on the Cumilla-Sylhet highway in Burichong, Cumilla on Tuesday afternoon. The accident was reportedly caused by an underage helper driving the pickup at high speed.
| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humayun Kabir | 55 · Male | Dead | — |
| Asikul Islam | 35 · Male | Injured | — |
| Atikul Islam | · Male | Injured | — |
| Azimul Islam | 30 · Male | Injured | — |
| Lavni Akter | 22 · Female | Injured | — |
| Maksuda Begum | 45 · Female | Injured | — |
| Rakibul Islam Nahid | 25 · Male | Injured | — |
| Name | Age | Role | Legal status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed helper | 14 | Pickup van driver (helper) | Detained by police |
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Detained the pickup helper and seized the involved vehicles.