Cumilla, Feb. 9 -- turn at Padua Bazar Biswa Road on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway has become a death trap, claiming at least 50 lives and injuring hundreds over the past 11 years.

The Dhaka-Chattogram highway, a key corridor for thousands of vehicles travelling between the capital and major eastern districts like Chattogram and Noakhali, has been plagued by frequent accidents at this location.

Experts and locals blame the flawed design of the U-turn for the alarming number of crashes, resulting in severe casualties and significant property damage.

A Dangerous Design Mistake

According to residents, the hazardous U-turn forces vehicles into dangerous maneuvers amid high-speed traffic, increasing the likelihood of collisions.

They argue...