Nine coaches of the Dhaka-bound Nilsagar Express train derailed on Wednesday afternoon, March 18, 2026, shortly after leaving Santahar Junction in Bogura. The incident occurred as the train was heading toward Chilahati, leaving more than fifty passengers injured. No fatalities have been reported so far, according to initial information from local authorities.
Following the derailment, rail communication between Dhaka and the northern destinations of Chilahati, Panchagarh, and Saidpur was suspended. Police officials stated that many passengers were traveling on the roof of the train, and several of them were injured after falling during the derailment. Rescue operations are underway to recover the derailed coaches.
Local police confirmed that the exact number of casualties remains uncertain, and further details will be provided after rescue and assessment work is completed.
স্টাফ রিপোর্টার, বগুড়া প্রকাশ : ১৮ মার্চ ২০২৬, ১৫: ০৫আপডেট : ১৮ মার্চ ২০২৬, ১৬: ৩২ ঢাকা থেকে চিলাহাটিগামী নীলসাগর এক্সপ্রেস ট্রেনের ৯টি বগি লাইনচ্যুত হয়েছে। বুধবার (১৮ মার্চ) বিকেলে ট্রেনটি বগুড়ার সান্তাহার জংশন ছেড়ে গিয়ে লাইনচ্যুত হয়। এতে অর্ধশতাধি
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