Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 31st May 2026, 3:17 PM
A devastating road accident in Netrokona has claimed the lives of a mother and her two daughters after a passenger bus collided head-on with an auto-rickshaw, leaving a community in mourning. The crash also injured at least three other people, who are currently receiving treatment at Netrokona Sadar Hospital.
The fatal incident occurred on Sunday afternoon along the Mymensingh–Netrokona regional highway, near the Challisha Bypass area. According to local residents, police officials and hospital sources, the auto-rickshaw was travelling towards Challisha from Netrokona town with several passengers when it was struck by an oncoming passenger bus travelling from Mymensingh to Netrokona.
Witnesses described the collision as extremely severe. The impact reportedly crushed the three-wheeled vehicle, trapping and critically injuring several occupants. Emergency rescue efforts began immediately as local residents rushed to the scene to assist victims before emergency services arrived.
One of the victims, 16-year-old Smriti Akter, died at the scene due to the extent of her injuries. Her mother, Nurjahan Begum, 33, and younger sister, 10-year-old Iti Akter, were rescued in critical condition and transported to Netrokona Sadar Hospital. Despite efforts by medical staff, both later succumbed to their injuries while undergoing treatment.
The deceased family members were residents of Amli Keshabpur village in Rauha Union of Netrokona Sadar Upazila. Nurjahan Begum was the wife of Ainul Haque. Relatives and neighbours said the family had travelled to town for an important personal matter and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.
| Name | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| Nurjahan Begum | 33 | Mother |
| Smriti Akter | 16 | Elder Daughter |
| Iti Akter | 10 | Younger Daughter |
| Category | Details |
| Location | Challisha Bypass, Netrokona |
| Time | Sunday afternoon |
| Vehicles Involved | Passenger bus and auto-rickshaw |
| Fatalities | 3 |
| Injured | At least 3 |
| Family Relationship | Mother and two daughters |
Eyewitnesses reported scenes of chaos immediately after the crash. Concerned residents gathered quickly, helping to rescue the injured and transport them to medical facilities. Police later arrived at the scene, secured the area and removed the damaged vehicles to restore traffic flow along the busy regional highway.
Additional Superintendent of Police Hafizul Islam confirmed that the bodies of the three victims had been recovered. He stated that legal formalities were being completed before the remains would be handed over to their relatives. Authorities have also begun investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision to determine the exact cause of the crash.
The tragedy has once again drawn attention to the persistent challenge of road safety in Bangladesh. Traffic experts and safety advocates have long highlighted factors such as speeding, reckless driving, dangerous overtaking and inadequate adherence to traffic regulations as major contributors to fatal accidents across the country.
For residents of Netrokona, however, the statistics have become painfully personal. The loss of a mother and her two young daughters in a single incident has left a profound sense of grief throughout the community, with many calling for stronger enforcement of road safety measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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