A passenger bus traveling from Dhaka to Barishal lost control and crashed into a roadside tree in Madaripur’s Kalkini area on Thursday night while trying to avoid an auto-van, killing one person and injuring at least ten others. The accident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on the Dhaka-Barishal Highway near Bhurghata Kundubari. The deceased was identified as the bus helper, though his name remains unknown. Police and fire service personnel conducted rescue operations, freeing trapped passengers and restoring traffic flow after about an hour of disruption. The injured were taken to Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital in Barishal and local health facilities for treatment. Authorities are investigating the incident to determine the exact cause of the crash.