Motorcycle crashes cause highest death toll

17 April, 2025, 01:30 pm

Last modified: 17 April, 2025, 01:35 pm

Motorcycle crashes cause highest death toll

Number of deaths by the type of motor vehicle involved in road accidents in Bangladesh

17 April, 2025, 01:30 pm

Last modified: 17 April, 2025, 01:35 pm

In 2024, a total of 5,470 people lost their lives in road accidents—an 8.9% increase from the 5,024 fatalities reported in the previous year. June recorded the highest number of deaths, with 642 fatalities.

Source: Bangladesh Road Transport Authority

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