In June, Bangladesh witnessed 689 road accidents resulting in 696 deaths and 1,867 injuries, marking a 22.55% rise in fatalities compared to May. Most casualties involved motorcycles, buses, and trucks. Dhaka division recorded the highest incidents and deaths, while Sylhet had the lowest. Key causes include reckless driving, faulty vehicles, poor road conditions, and weak traffic enforcement. The Road Safety Foundation recommends improved driver training, stricter law enforcement, better infrastructure, and enhanced public transport regulation to curb the rising toll.
In the recently concluded month of June, a total of 689 road accidents occurred across the country. These accidents claimed 696 lives and injured 1,867 people. On average, 23 people died daily. Compared to May, the number of fatalities increased by 22.55 percent.
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