Head-on collision between two buses on Dhaka-Barishal highway results in one death

A head-on collision between Islam Paribahan and Labiba Paribahan buses occurred near the Birshrestha Captain Mohiuddin Jahangir Bridge in Babuganj, Barishal, on the night of February 26, 2026. One driver died on the spot, and at least 20 passengers were injured and transported to local hospitals. The accident triggered an eight-hour road blockade by locals, which was eventually cleared by police and administration intervention.