Dhaka, July 19 -- The death toll from a tragic collision between a covered van and a CNG-run auto-rickshaw in the Barachala area of Kaliakoir upazila has risen to five, including three members of the same family.The fatal accident occurred on Friday morning on the Maona-Kaliakoir road in Barachala under Fulbaria Union.
The deceased have been identified as Md Jahidul Islam (35), his wife Nasrin Akter (30), and their son Md Huraira (12), all from Ishwargat village in Dhunot upazila of Bogura district. The other victims are Shafiqul Islam (55) from Keowa area in Gazipur's Sreepur upazila and the CNG driver, Moktar Hossain (60).
According to police and eyewitnesses, the CNG-run auto-rickshaw left Maona intersection carrying five passengers an...