State Minister for Railways Habibur Rashid announced that families of those killed in the train-bus collision at a level crossing in Comilla will receive Tk 100,000 each as compensation. He made the statement on Sunday, March 22, after visiting the accident site at Paduarbazar Bishwaroad area in Comilla Sadar Dakshin upazila.

Following the inspection, the state minister warned that any negligence or irresponsibility within the railway sector would not be tolerated. He said the government has taken both immediate and long-term measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. Regarding treatment for the injured, he mentioned that he had spoken with the health minister to ensure advanced medical care, including possible transfers to Dhaka if necessary.

Several senior officials, including the ministers for agriculture, food, fisheries and livestock, as well as the director general of Bangladesh Railway and local administrators, were present during the visit.