In Sirajganj’s Kazipur area, a passenger bus lost control on Saturday (10 January) and crashed into a mosque, causing significant structural damage and injuring two people. The incident occurred around midday on the Sirajganj–Kazipur regional road in the Simantabazar area.
Authorities and local eyewitnesses reported that the bus, operating under the name “Priyo Enterprise,” was heading towards Sirajganj town. Upon reaching Simantabazar, the vehicle attempted to overtake a stationary truck. During the manoeuvre, the bus collided with a battery-operated van, which subsequently forced it off the road and into the adjoining mosque, breaking through its wall.
Two individuals sustained serious injuries in the crash: the bus driver, Abdul Mannan, son of the late Solaiman Hossain from Mirpur Mahalla, Sirajganj, and the van driver, Farid Sheikh, a resident of Vewamara village in Kazipur Upazila. Both were rescued promptly by local residents and initially admitted to the Upazila Health Complex. Due to the severity of their injuries, they were later transferred to Sirajganj 250-Bed General Hospital for further treatment.
Details of the Injured Individuals:
| Name | Age | Occupation | Address | Injury Type | Hospital |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Mannan | 35 | Bus driver | Mirpur Mahalla, Sirajganj | Serious, lost control of bus | Sirajganj 250-Bed General Hospital |
| Farid Sheikh | 40 | Battery van driver | Vewamara, Kazipur Upazila | Serious, collision with bus | Sirajganj 250-Bed General Hospital |
Kazipur police station’s Officer-in-Charge, Enayetur Rahman, confirmed the accident and stated that the victims were promptly rescued and hospitalised. “Necessary legal and administrative action will be taken regarding the incident,” he added.
Local residents expressed concern over the frequent overspeeding and reckless overtaking on the road, citing this accident as a stark example of potential dangers. Police have indicated that they will increase patrols and conduct awareness campaigns for drivers to prevent similar incidents in the future.
This accident highlights the critical need for enhanced road safety measures, especially on regional routes passing through densely populated areas. Officials stressed that while immediate rescue efforts mitigated fatalities, the damage to the mosque and the injuries sustained underline the urgent requirement for stricter traffic enforcement.