The Sylhet divisional committee of Nirapad Sarak Chai (NISCHA) reported that 51 people were killed and 65 injured in 42 road accidents across Sylhet Division in May 2026, marking the highest monthly death toll in recent months. The report, released on June 6, noted that 20 of the deceased were motorcyclists or their passengers. Sylhet district recorded the highest number of fatalities, while Moulvibazar saw the fewest. During Eid travel alone, nine accidents caused eight deaths.

According to the report, major causes of the fatalities included reckless driving, competitive speeding, overtaking without following traffic rules, lack of quality helmets among motorcyclists, poor pedestrian awareness, and road construction flaws. The data was compiled from local and national newspapers, online reports, and NISCHA’s branch organizations.

The report detailed that 21 people died in Sylhet district, 16 in Sunamganj, nine in Habiganj, and five in Moulvibazar. Of the 51 victims, 39 were men, six women, and six children. In comparison, April saw 15 deaths from 19 accidents in the division.