9 dead and 30 injured in a head-on bus collision in Osmaninagar, Sylhet; investigation committee formed and registrations suspended
On the morning of Friday, August 7, 2026, a head-on collision between a Bengal Paribahan sleeper coach and a Unique Paribahan bus occurred on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway in Kashikapon, Osmaninagar, Sylhet. The incident resulted in 9 fatalities, including one child, folk artist Ishrat Jahan Peheli, and contractor Saiful Islam, with at least 30 others injured. The accident was triggered by reckless speeding, dangerous overtaking, and driver fatigue. Following the incident, the district administration formed a 5-member investigation committee, provided financial assistance to the affected, and the BRTA suspended the registration of the involved bus operators.
Involved entities
2 RecordsBengal Paribahan bus
Unique Paribahan bus
Named victims
11 Records| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abul Hossain | 44 | Dead | — |
| Arman | 19 | Dead | — |
| Ishrat Jahan Peheli (Peheli Bhairabi) Baul Artist | 20 · Female | Dead | — |
| Jaifa | 3 · Female | Dead | — |
| Rubel Sutradhar | 37 | Dead | — |
| Saiful Islam Contractor / Former Chhatra Dal Leader | 55 · Male | Dead | — |
| Saiful Islam Emon | Dead | — | |
| Saniad Jahangir Sourav | 39 | Dead | — |
| Saptam Roy Pritam | 22 · Male | Dead | — |
| Abdul Latif | · Male | Injured | — |
| Farukul Islam Faruq | · Male | Hospitalized | — |
Abul Hossain
Arman
Ishrat Jahan Peheli (Peheli Bhairabi)
Jaifa
Rubel Sutradhar
Saiful Islam
Saiful Islam Emon
Saniad Jahangir Sourav
Saptam Roy Pritam
Abdul Latif
Farukul Islam Faruq
Agencies deployed
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Sherpur Highway Police recovered the bodies from the site and restored traffic flow on the highway.
Fire Service and Civil Defence
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
Fire service members assisted in the rescue of the injured and the recovery of bodies.
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
District administration formed a 5-member investigation committee and provided financial assistance to the affected individuals.
Other
Other response agencies
BRTA cancelled the registration of the two buses involved.