The accident occurred at around 11.30am on Monday, 9 November, in the Char Chamita area of Chandraganj upazila, on the Lakshmipur–Noakhali highway. The identities of the deceased had not been established immediately. The victims included two men and a woman.
Mohammad Adel Akbar, officer-in-charge of Chandraganj Highway Police Station, confirmed the casualties. He said three people had died in the accident, while at least 15 others sustained injuries. The injured passengers were rescued and taken to Lakshmipur Sadar Hospital for treatment.
Among those receiving treatment were an elderly man, Abdur Rahman, and his wife, Sajeda Begum. Both suffered injuries to different parts of their bodies, including their heads and hands. They were given initial treatment before being admitted to the hospital for further medical care.
Abdur Rahman, one of the injured passengers, said they had been travelling from Begumganj towards Lakshmipur when the accident occurred. According to him, the driver was operating the bus at an excessively high speed throughout the journey.
He alleged that several passengers had asked the driver to slow down, but their requests were ignored. The bus subsequently overturned in the Char Chamita area, leaving several passengers injured and three dead.
According to highway police and local sources, the vehicle involved was a passenger bus operated by Anand Paribahan under Nafis Enterprise. It overturned on the highway while travelling along the Lakshmipur–Noakhali route. The excessive speed of the vehicle has been cited as a possible factor in the accident, although the precise circumstances will require further investigation.
Medical staff at Lakshmipur Sadar Hospital confirmed that three victims were brought in dead. Dr Zohurul Islam Roni said at least 15 injured passengers had also been brought to the hospital following the incident.
Some of the injured required more specialised medical attention and were referred to hospitals in Noakhali and Dhaka. The remaining patients received treatment at Lakshmipur Sadar Hospital.
The accident has once again drawn attention to road safety concerns in Bangladesh, particularly the risks associated with reckless driving and excessive speed on major highways. Passengers’ allegations that the driver ignored repeated requests to slow down have also raised questions about the importance of responsible driving and compliance with traffic regulations.
The Lakshmipur–Noakhali highway is an important transport route connecting several areas of the region. Accidents involving passenger vehicles can have serious consequences, particularly when drivers fail to maintain safe speeds and exercise proper caution.
Ensuring passenger safety requires responsible behaviour from drivers, effective monitoring by transport authorities and proper enforcement of road traffic regulations. The immediate priority following the latest accident remains the treatment of those injured and the identification of the three people who lost their lives.
