According to the statistics of the Safe Road Campaign (Nischa) Sylhet Divisional Committee, a total of 292 road accidents occurred in four districts of the Sylhet division from January to October 2026. During these 10 months, 315 people lost their lives and 678 others were injured in road accidents.
In October, 27 accidents in the Sylhet division left 27 people dead and 48 injured. Among them, 16 people died in 15 accidents in Sylhet district, two died in two accidents in Sunamganj, four died in four accidents in Moulvibazar, and five died in six accidents in Habiganj.
The report states that these accidents are occurring due to excessive speed, reckless overtaking, violation of traffic laws, movement of unfit vehicles, reluctance to use helmets, and structural defects in roads. Strict enforcement of laws and collective awareness of all are required to reduce accidents.
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