At least four people were killed and 10 to 12 others injured when an Islami Paribahan bus lost control and crashed into an Akash Paribahan bus in Dhaka’s Nadda area near Notun Bazar on Wednesday morning. The victims were identified as Laizu Begum, her husband Kabir Jamaddar, Khushi Begum, and Md. Robiul. Three of them were from Mongla in Bagerhat, and one from Mirzaganj in Patuakhali. The accident occurred around 6 a.m., causing severe traffic congestion and suffering for Eid travelers.

Police said the Islami Paribahan bus was speeding from Patuakhali toward Dhaka when the driver lost control, mounted the road divider, and hit the oncoming Akash Paribahan bus heading from Uttara to Gulistan. The Akash Paribahan bus sustained heavy damage, and most casualties occurred there. One passenger died on the spot, while others succumbed to injuries at Kurmitola Hospital.

According to police, the Islami Paribahan driver and helper fled after the crash. Injured passengers were taken to Kurmitola and Dhaka Medical College hospitals, with several reported in critical condition. Traffic resumed after police removed the damaged buses.