Sylhet, July 7 -- At least 28 people were killed and 48 others injured in 29 road accidents across Sylhet division in June, according to a report by Nirapad Sarak Chai (NISCHA) Sylhet divisional committee.

Though road fatalities increased nationwide from May to June, Sylhet division saw a slight decrease in casualties during the same period.

The report, published on Monday, stated that among the deceased, seven were motorcyclists or riders, 11 were pedestrians, and five were CNG and Laguna drivers or passengers.

Sylhet district recorded the highest number of accidents with 14 crashes, leaving 16 people dead and 20 injured.

In Sunamganj, seven accidents claimed four lives and injured 17, while Moulvibazar saw four accidents with five f...