Two Workers Killed as Bus Hits Road Divider

A tragic road accident in the Banani area of the capital resulted in the deaths of two individuals on Thursday, 23 April 2026. The incident occurred approximately at 3:50 pm near the Setu Bhaban building when a passenger bus, belonging to the ‘Bhuiyan Paribahan’ fleet, lost control and mounted the central road reservation (island).

Incident Overview and Immediate Impact

According to official reports from the Banani Police Station, the bus was travelling from Mohakhali towards Uttara. As it approached the Setu Bhaban area, the driver reportedly attempted to avoid a pedestrian who had entered the roadway. This sudden manoeuvre caused the vehicle to veer sharply and crash into the road divider.

At the time of the impact, several workers were engaged in maintenance activities on the central divider. Two of these workers were trapped under the vehicle and died instantly at the scene. Farid Ahmed, the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Banani Police Station, confirmed that the victims were performing their duties on the road divider when the bus struck them.

Casualties and Emergency Response

In addition to the two fatalities, several other individuals sustained injuries during the collision. Assistant Commissioner of the Mohakhali Zone Police, Md. Russel Rana, stated that the bus ended up positioned directly atop the median island. Emergency services were promptly dispatched to the location to manage the casualties and oversee the recovery operation.

While the deaths of the two workers have been confirmed, their specific identities—including names and home districts—were not immediately available following the crash. Police officials are currently working with relevant authorities to establish their identities and notify their next of kin.

Incident Summary

Traffic Disruption and Police Action

The accident caused significant disruption to the flow of traffic on the busy Mohakhali-Uttara corridor. The presence of the large passenger bus on the central reservation required the use of heavy-duty recovery equipment. Assistant Commissioner Russel Rana noted that police teams worked urgently to remove the vehicle from the road to restore normal traffic movement.

Law enforcement agencies have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident. The vehicle has been taken into custody for inspection. Authorities are examining whether the driver’s actions constituted negligence or if mechanical failure played a role in the loss of control. Under the Road Transport Act, formal proceedings are expected to follow once the preliminary investigation is complete and the identities of the deceased are officially recorded.