Gopalganj:A tragic incident unfolded this morning in Muksudpur upazila, where a series of vehicle collisions resulted in the death of a local BNP leader and injuries to over 100 passengers. The accident occurred near Baroitala Bus Stand on the Dhaka-Barishal highway.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Ilias Fakir, 48, who served as the general secretary of Ragdi Union BNP in Muksudpur upazila, succumbed to his injuries in Dhaka while receiving medical treatment. The accident involved a head-on collision between a passenger bus and a private car, which triggered a chain reaction involving buses, trucks, private cars, and engine-run easybikes.
Officer-in-Charge of Muksudpur Police Station, Abdullah Al Mamun, confirmed that four passenger buses, two private cars, two trucks, and two easybikes were damaged. Among the injured, 20 to 25 individuals were critically hurt and transported to hospitals in Faridpur and Bhanga for further treatment.
Additionally, two vehicles in the motorcade of Gopalganj-1 MP Selimuzzaman Selim were damaged during the crash. The MP, who was traveling to his constituency, was unharmed, though his vehicle sustained minor damage. He expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Ilias Fakir and extended his condolences to the grieving family.