Jhalakathi:The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has distributed Taka 2.68 crore to 74 individuals affected by road accidents in Jhalakathi district over the past year and nine months.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the financial assistance was allocated to the families of 47 people who lost their lives in road accidents and to 27 others who sustained injuries or lost limbs. This support comes from a fund established for road accident victims.
The accidents occurred in various areas of the district between January 2025 and September 30, 2026. Each family of the 47 deceased victims received Taka 5 lakh, totaling Taka 2.35 crore. Additionally, three individuals with permanent disabilities received a total of Taka 9 lakh, while 24 injured individuals were given Taka 1 lakh each, amounting to Taka 24 lakh.
Jhalakathi Deputy Commissioner Md Momin Uddin highlighted that the death or permanent disability of a person in a road accident causes an irreparable loss to both the family and society. He emphasized that government financial assistance can offer some relief to affected families, helping them manage medical expenses, support their children's future, and cover daily necessities.