Category: ACCIDENTS & FIRES

A Turkish Airlines flight to Istanbul made an emergency landing at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport after a bird strike damaged its second engine shortly after takeoff. The aircraft, carrying 280 passengers and 11 crew members, experienced severe engine vibration but landed safely. All passengers have been accommodated in nearby hotels while the grounded plane undergoes repairs.READ FULL

Several people have been killed and multiple others injured after a car was driven into a crowd during a street festival in Vancouver, Canada on Saturday evening. The exact death toll has not yet been confirmed. Vancouver Police have taken the driver into custody as the investigation continues.READ FULL

An electrical malfunction in Karnataka’s Jalibenchi village damaged nearly 100 homes when strong winds likely caused aging wires to short-circuit, creating sparks and fires. Viral videos show leaping sparks, rising smoke, and destroyed household appliances. Two people were injured but remain stable. GESCOM officials are working on repairs while locals claim the village’s electrical infrastructure is dangerously outdated.READ FULL

Three people died and two were injured in a head-on collision between an ambulance and a human haulier (nosimon) on the Benapole-Jashore highway in Bangladesh. The accident occurred around 6:00am when the ambulance traveling to Benapole collided with the vehicle. Police confirmed all victims were passengers of the nosimon, with the injured being treated at Jashore General Hospital.READ FULL

Three people died in a head-on collision between a bus and a private car on Dhaka-Aricha Highway near Savar. The deceased were Mujibur Rahman, Nazimuddin, and Ibrahim from Gandaria area. Two others were seriously injured. Police have been dispatched to the accident scene that occurred around 2:30 pm.READ FULL

Bangladesh witnessed 443 road accidents in October 2024, resulting in 469 deaths and 837 injuries, reports Road Safety Foundation. Motorcycle accidents accounted for 41.79% of fatalities with 196 deaths. The highest accidents occurred in Dhaka Division (131 incidents, 144 deaths), while Chattogram district recorded 34 accidents with 39 deaths. Additionally, four maritime accidents caused seven deaths, and 21 railway incidents resulted in 18 fatalities during the same period.READ FULL

Two motorcyclists, Md Moktar (28) and Md Rubel (36), died instantly when their motorcycle crashed into a lamp post on the Chattogram Elevated Expressway in the EPZ area around 1:00am today. Both victims were residents of Sadarghat area in Chattogram. Fire station team leader Noor Hossain from CEPZ confirmed the incident, and the bodies were subsequently transferred to Chattogram Medical College Hospital for further procedures.READ FULL

A fatal collision between a cargo truck and a passenger bus in northern Mexico has claimed 19 lives and left six injured. The accident occurred when a corn container fell from the truck, causing the bus with 25 passengers to overturn on the Zacatecas-Aguascalientes highway. The bus was traveling from Tepic to Ciudad Juarez. Mexican authorities, including army and National Guard, were deployed to the scene. Traffic accidents in Mexico have increased since 2020.READ FULL

A bus accident in Phulbari upazila of Dinajpur resulted in one youth’s death and around 15 injuries early this morning. The Nowshin Paribahan bus, heading to Ranisankail in Thakurgaon, overturned near Mirza Jute Mills area around 5:30am when the driver lost control. The driver and helper fled the scene. The injured are being treated at Phulbari Upazila Health Complex, while police are working to recover the vehicle.READ FULL

Five killed and 15 injured in a head-on collision between two buses in Faridpur, Bangladesh. The accident occurred around 4:00am when a Green Paribahan bus collided with another vehicle. Police and fire services responded, recovering bodies and transporting the injured to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical College Hospital. The identities of the deceased are currently unknown.READ FULL

A fire broke out on the LPG tanker B-LPG Sophia, owned by Bashundhara Group, at Kutubdia anchorage early Sunday. The incident occurred during a ship-to-ship LPG transfer. All 31 people on board, including 18 crew members from Bangladesh, Indonesia, and India, were rescued. Coast Guard and Navy vessels responded to the emergency. The mother vessel, Captain Nikolas, remained safe, but the lighter vessel was drifting freely. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.READ FULL

Six people were severely burned in a gas explosion at Shinepukur Ceramics Ltd in Gazipur’s Kashimpur upazila. The incident occurred around 9:00pm when contractual workers were repairing a gas cylinder. The victims, with burn injuries ranging from 2% to 44%, were admitted to Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka. Fire service officials confirmed the explosion, while hospital authorities reported that the injured are under observation in the emergency department.READ FULL

A tragic accident in Pirojpur, Bangladesh claimed eight lives when a private car plunged into a roadside canal early morning. Among the deceased were four members of one family: Motahar Hossain (45), his wife Sabina (36), their daughter Mukta (10), and son Shoayeb (2). The other victims included two children and two adults. Fire Service and Civil Defence, along with police and locals, conducted rescue operations after being alerted around 2:15am.READ FULL

A fire broke out on the oil tanker “Banglar Shourabh” at Chittagong Port’s outer anchorage, just days after a deadly explosion on another vessel. The Coast Guard rescued 36 of 50 crew members, with others jumping into the sea. The fire started around 12:50am while the ship was carrying crude oil. Rescue and firefighting operations are underway. This incident follows a recent explosion on “Banglar Jyoti” at the same port, which killed three people.READ FULL

A tragic fire in Sunamganj’s Dharmapasha upazila, Bangladesh, claimed the lives of a family of six, including four children aged 3 to 12. The incident occurred in their home, part of the Ashrayan project. Local authorities found the house locked from inside after extinguishing the blaze. Police are investigating the cause of the fire. The victims were identified as Emarul, his wife Poli Akther, and their four children.READ FULL

A fire broke out at a jhut (textile waste) warehouse near a second-hand goods market in Rangila Bazar, Sreepur upazila, Gazipur. The blaze started around 1:15pm and was still burning at 3:20pm. Two units from Sreepur Fire Service are working to extinguish the fire. Locals reported seeing flames and smoke before alerting authorities. The cause of the fire and extent of damage are yet to be determined. Efforts to control the blaze are ongoing.READ FULL

Eight firefighters were injured when their fire truck overturned on State Route 241 in Southern California. The accident occurred as they were returning from a 12-hour shift fighting the Airport Fire in Orange County. The truck swerved to avoid a ladder on the road, hit a guard rail, and flipped over. Injuries ranged in severity, with some firefighters airlifted to hospitals. The incident has deeply affected the fire department, prompting stress debriefings for the crew involved.READ FULL

A tragic road accident in Gazipur, Bangladesh, claimed five lives, including a woman and a child, when a speeding autorickshaw crashed into a parked covered van. The incident occurred on the Tongi-Kaliganj-Ghorashal road around 11pm Saturday. Four died on the spot, while a child succumbed to injuries at the hospital. One survivor was transferred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Police are preparing to take legal action.READ FULL

Two more victims of the Sitakunda shipyard explosion in Chittagong have died, raising the death toll to five. Jahangir Alam and Barkat Ullah succumbed to their injuries at Sheikh Hasina National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute. The explosion occurred on September 7 while workers were cutting a ship, injuring 12 people. Three patients remain in critical condition. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns in Bangladesh’s shipbreaking industry, which has faced scrutiny for hazardous working conditions.READ FULL

A woman named Tanya Khanam, 35, died after being hit by an uncontrolled battery-run rickshaw in Dhaka’s Shahbagh area. The incident occurred while she was waiting with her child outside the Shahbagh Museum. Witnesses say an unidentified person accidentally activated the parked vehicle. Tanya was rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital but succumbed to her injuries. Originally from Bagerhat, she had moved to Dhaka seeking employment at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University. Police are investigating the incident.READ FULL

Four people were killed and one injured in a head-on collision between a pickup van and a battery-run easy bike on the Bagerhat-Khulna highway in Bangladesh. The accident occurred around 9:30 am in Nawapara area, Fakirhat upazila. Three victims were identified as residents of Bagerhat Sadar upazila. Three died on the spot, while one succumbed to injuries at Khulna Medical College Hospital. Police are investigating the incident. READ FULL

An explosion at SN Shipbreaking Yard in Chattogram’s Sitakunda injured at least 10 workers. The incident occurred around noon, with victims rushed to Chattogram Medical College Hospital. Dr. Rafique Uddin Ahmed, head of the Burn and Plastic Surgery Unit, reported all patients suffered inhalation injuries and remain in critical condition, with burn percentages ranging from 10% to 90%. The explosion’s cause is unknown. Bangladesh Ship Breakers and Recyclers Association officials are overseeing the victims’ care at the hospital.READ FULL

Family members of missing persons from the Gazi Tyres Factory fire in Narayanganj, Bangladesh, claim to have found human remains inside the building. They entered the fire-damaged structure on September 1, 2024, reportedly discovering bones and skulls on the third floor. A probe committee held a public hearing with affected families. Protesters briefly blocked the Dhaka-Sylhet highway demanding answers. The fire service ended operations on August 30, citing risks in conducting a thorough search. Authorities are investigating the alleged remains found by families.READ FULL

In Mali, a tragic bus-truck collision on Thursday morning near Fana, east of Bamako, resulted in 14 deaths and 29 injuries. The accident occurred on a major road around 6:00 am local time. The bus was traveling from Fana to Bamako, while the truck was moving in the opposite direction. An investigation is underway. Road accidents are frequent in Mali due to poor infrastructure and vehicle conditions. In July, another bus collision claimed 16 lives in central Mali.READ FULL

A police vehicle caught fire on the Malibagh-Mouchak flyover in Dhaka last night around 11:22 pm. The fire, believed to be caused by a short circuit in the engine, was quickly brought under control by a fire engine team from Khilgaon. The incident occurred while several police officers were inside the vehicle, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. The fire was extinguished by 11:42 pm, according to the Fire Service control room duty officer, Rakibul Hasan.READ FULL

A fire at the Gazi Tyres factory in Narayanganj, Bangladesh was extinguished after 32 hours. The building remains at risk of collapse, delaying rescue operations. The fire, allegedly set by criminals, started Sunday night following the arrest of factory owner Golam Dastagir Gazi. While no casualties have been confirmed, relatives claim 174 people are missing. Fire officials warn of potential reignition due to residual heat. The incident has caused significant damage and disruption in the area. Daily star

A major fire broke out at the Gazi Auto Tyres Factory in Narayanganj’s Rupganj upazila around 10:30pm yesterday. Ten fire engines were dispatched to combat the blaze, with the first unit arriving at 10:45pm. The fire service control room reported that firefighting efforts were ongoing at the factory located in Rupshi, Tarabo. As of 1:00am, the fire was still raging. No information on casualties or the cause of the fire was immediately available. Daily Star

A bus carrying 51 Pakistani Shiite Muslim pilgrims crashed and caught fire in central Iran, resulting in the deaths of at least 28 people. The accident occurred in the Yazd province as the pilgrims were traveling to Iraq for the Arbaeen commemoration, one of the largest events in the Shiite calendar. 23 others were injured, with some in critical condition, according to Iranian officials. AFP

A fire broke out on the eighth floor of a 12-story residential building in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, at 10:30am today. Six firefighting units brought the blaze under control by 11:15am, after 45 minutes of effort. Three people were injured in the incident. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. Fire Service and Civil Defence officials confirmed the details to The Daily Star.

The Road Safety Foundation reports that 5,619 students were killed in road crashes in Bangladesh from 2019 to June 2024, accounting for 16.29% of all road crash victims. Nearly half were motorcyclists or passengers. The foundation revealed this data on the anniversary of the 2011 Mirsharai Tragedy. They called for national observance of the day and provided recommendations to improve road safety for students.Source:Daily Star

A landslide in Nepal swept two buses carrying 63 people into the Trishuli River early this morning. The incident occurred on the Madan-Ashrit Highway amid heavy rainfall. Prime Minister Prachanda has directed government agencies to conduct search and rescue operations. The weather has disrupted flights and continues to hamper rescue efforts. This disaster adds to Nepal’s mounting monsoon-related casualties, with at least 62 deaths reported last week. Bd pratidin

A head-on collision between a CNG-run autorickshaw and a sand-laden truck on the Patiya-Boalkhali Regional Road in Chattogram, Bangladesh, has left four people dead. The accident occurred late Thursday night near a paper mill. Three victims died on the spot, while one succumbed to injuries en route to the hospital. The deceased include a mother, her young son, and the autorickshaw driver. One person was injured and taken to Chittagong Medical College Hospital for treatment. BD Pratidin

Four killed, seven injured in bus-van collision in Bogura, Bangladesh. The accident occurred early Tuesday in the Banani area. Victims identified as Jamal Hossain, Shamim Hossain, Hridoy, and an unidentified woman. A Naogaon-bound bus collided head-on with a covered van. Two died on the spot, one en route to hospital, and another during treatment. Bodies were sent to Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital morgue. Police inspector Miladunnabi confirmed the incident.Source:Jagonews

Five people, aged 12-20, died after falling from the roof of a moving train in Narsingdi, Bangladesh. The incident occurred around 6:20am near Methikanda Railway Station. Witnesses reported the victims were fighting on the roof of the Dhaka-bound Chattogram Mail train before falling and being crushed under the wheels. Railway Police are working to identify the deceased and contact their families. The bodies remain at the scene. Source:Daily Star

At least five people were killed and 15 injured due to electrocution during a Ratha Yatra (chariot procession) in Bogura town, Bangladesh. The incident occurred in the Seujgari Amtoli area around 5:15 pm on Sunday. Three of the deceased have been identified as Alok, Atoshi, and Naresh. Police confirmed the fatalities, and the injured were taken to local hospitals for treatment. bd pratidin

Three Bangladeshi workers from Naogaon’s Atrai upazila died in a factory fire in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The victims, Faruk Hossain, Enamul Hossen, and Shukbar Rahman, were working in a sofa manufacturing factory. Their families are devastated and facing financial hardship. Local authorities have promised support to repatriate the bodies and provide government assistance. The incident highlights the risks faced by Bangladeshi migrant workers seeking better opportunities abroad. Source UNB