In June 2026, Bangladesh recorded 472 road accidents that killed 438 people and injured 561, according to a monthly report released by the Road Safety Foundation on Saturday. Among the dead were 44 women and 56 children. Motorcycle accidents accounted for nearly one-third of all fatalities, with 134 deaths in 145 incidents. The report was compiled using data from newspapers, online portals, electronic media, and the foundation’s own sources.

The analysis showed that 91 pedestrians, 57 drivers and assistants, and 18 people in rail accidents were among the victims. Dhaka Division saw the highest number of deaths with 118, followed by Chattogram and Rajshahi. Most accidents occurred in the morning, and national highways recorded the largest share. Faulty vehicles and roads, reckless driving, unskilled drivers, poor traffic management, and weak regulatory capacity were cited as major causes.

The Road Safety Foundation urged immediate and effective measures to address these issues and improve road safety across the country.