Two people were killed and at least twelve others injured when a passenger bus overturned on the Dhaka–Chattogram highway in Chandina upazila of Cumilla on Thursday night. The accident occurred around 10:45 p.m. in the Doranipara area on the Chattogram-bound lane. The bus involved was identified as a Star Line Paribahan vehicle bearing registration number Dhaka Metro-B 14-6273.

According to eyewitnesses and police, the Chattogram-bound bus lost control and overturned on the roadside, killing two passengers on the spot. The injured were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. The identities of the deceased were not immediately known.

Eliotganj Highway Police Station Officer-in-Charge Ruhul Amin confirmed the incident, stating that the cause of the accident is under investigation and necessary legal measures will be taken.