13 killed in bus-pickup van collision in Faridpur

At least 13 people were killed in a collision between a bus and a pickup van on the Dhaka-Khulna highway in Faridpur’s Sadar upazila. The accident occurred in the Tetultala area, where a Magura-bound bus collided with a pickup van coming from Alphadanga. 11 people died on the spot, while two others succumbed to their injuries at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Police have recovered the bodies, but details of the deceased have not been immediately disclosed. The tragic incident highlights the need for improved road safety measures in Bangladesh. (photo/alimuzzaman)