Dhaka: Actor Masum Parvej Rubel, a familiar name in Bangla cinema, and 11 others were injured in a road accident on the Dhaka-Barishal highway today. The incident has raised concerns over road safety in the region as it involved a collision between a passenger bus and a microbus. According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the accident occurred when a passenger bus, identified as Global Paribahan, hit the microbus at around 11 am near Samaddar bridge under Rajoir upazila on the highway. Following the collision, all injured individuals, including actor Rubel, were rushed to Madaripur Sadar Hospital where they received medical treatment for their injuries. Sub-Inspector Mizanur Rahman of Mostofapur Highway police confirmed that the 60-year-old actor, who gained popularity in the 1990s Bangla cinema scene, was en route to Amtoli upazila in Barguna district by microbus along with eight others. The details of how the accident unfolded are still under investigation, and authorities are keen on determining the cause to prevent such incidents in the future. The news of the accident has sent ripples through the entertainment industry, with many fans and colleagues expressing their concern and wishing for the speedy recovery of those injured. The highway authorities are expected to review the safety measures in place to ensure the well-being of travelers on this busy route.
