Eid journey: Road crashes kill 262 people in 13 days

The Road Safety Foundation reported 262 deaths and 543 injuries in 251 road crashes during the 13-day Eid-ul-Azha holiday period in Bangladesh. Motorcycle accidents accounted for 39.69% of fatalities, with 104 deaths in 129 crashes, marking a 13.31% increase from last year. The foundation, using data from media reports, estimated the economic loss due to these accidents at Tk 998.55 crore, based on the International Road Assessment Programme method. Daily Star