A serious road accident occurred on Monday morning (16 February 2026) at approximately 11:00 am in the Mokamtola Muradpur area of Shibganj Upazila, Bogura, leaving Sub-Inspector (SI) Masud Rana, 48, critically injured. SI Rana, currently posted at Kaliakair Police Station in Gazipur District, is originally from Haragach, Rangpur.
According to police and local sources, SI Rana was returning to his workplace in Kaliakair on his motorcycle after giving testimony in a case in Dinajpur. As he refuelled at the Mir & Rubel Filling Station in Muradpur, his motorcycle collided head-on with a fast-moving brick-laden truck coming from the opposite direction. He was trapped under the truck and sustained severe injuries.
Sub-Inspector Gonen Das of Kundarhat Highway Police Station confirmed that the police promptly reached the scene and seized the truck involved in the accident. With the assistance of local residents, SI Rana was rescued and admitted to Bogura TMSS Medical College Hospital for advanced medical treatment. His condition has stabilised, but doctors have kept him under close observation.
Locals noted that several road accidents have occurred in the area over the past few months, attributing the incidents to high-speed heavy vehicles and inadequate road safety measures. Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant and have emphasised stricter traffic control to prevent future accidents.
The key details of the incident are summarised in the table below:
| Subject | Details |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | 16 February 2026, 11:00 am |
| Location | Mokamtola Muradpur, Shibganj, Bogura |
| Injured Person | Masud Rana (48), SI, Kaliakair Police Station, Gazipur |
| Accident Type | Head-on collision: Motorcycle vs. Brick-laden Truck |
| Rescue & Treatment | Admitted to Bogura TMSS Medical College Hospital |
| Police Officer in Charge | Gonen Das, Kundarhat Highway Police Station |
| Truck Status | Seized by police |
Police have stated that the truck driver involved will face legal action under relevant laws. A joint team of local administration and police will intensify monitoring to prevent similar accidents in the future.
As of the latest reports, SI Masud Rana is gradually regaining awareness, and medical staff are providing dedicated care for his recovery. The local community has expressed deep concern over the incident and called for enhanced road safety measures, highlighting the ongoing risk posed by heavy vehicles to personal transport.
This unfortunate accident underscores the critical need for road safety awareness and stricter regulation of heavy vehicles to protect commuters across Bangladesh.