Dhaka, Apr 9 (V7N) – A total of 315 road accidents occurred across Bangladesh during this year's Eid pilgrimage, leaving 322 people dead and 826 others injured, according to a report by the Bangladesh Passenger Welfare Association.
The data was presented by the association’s Secretary General Md. Mozammel Haque Chowdhury at a press conference held at the Sagar-Runi Auditorium of Dhaka Reporters Unity on Wednesday morning (April 9).
The report, covering the period from March 24 to April 7, shows a notable decline in road casualties compared to the same period last year, when 407 deaths and 1,398 injuries were reported in 399 road accidents. This year’s statistics reflect a 20–21 percent decrease in both fatalities and incidents.
In addition to road accidents, the report also noted:
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21 railway accidents resulting in 20 deaths and 8 injuries
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4 waterway accidents leading to 10 deaths, 1 injury, and 1 missing person
Motorcycles Top the List in Road Fatalities
As in previous years, motorcycles accounted for the highest number of casualties, with:
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135 accidents
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151 deaths
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155 injuries
Motorcycles alone contributed to 42.85% of total accidents, 46.89% of total deaths, and 18.76% of total injuries.
Victim Breakdown
The report also detailed the demographics of the deceased:
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70 drivers
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47 transport workers
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50 pedestrians
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60 women
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40 children
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33 students
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20 law enforcement officers
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6 teachers
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4 political activists
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1 journalist
Vehicle Involvement in Accidents
An analysis of the vehicles involved in the accidents showed:
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32.27% were motorcycles
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16.56% were buses
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14.86% were battery-powered rickshaws
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14.43% were trucks and covered vans
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8.06% were private cars and microbuses
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7.21% were locally made vehicles (Nachiman-Kariman)
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6.58% were CNG-powered auto-rickshaws
Despite the slight improvement in overall figures, the association emphasized the need for stricter enforcement of traffic laws, awareness campaigns, and better transport management to reduce the tragic loss of lives during major travel seasons like Eid.
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