The Nilsagar Express has gone off the track at Santahar in Bogura while repairs were under way, with red flags placed at the site, the station master said. It had stopped at Santahar Railway Station shortly before the incident. Santahar Railway Police Sub-Inspector Mahfuzur Rahman said, “The train derailed shortly after leaving the station. Nine coaches went off the track.”Locals said maintenance was being carried out on the line at the time, with red flags raised and signals given to warn approaching trains. Station Master Khadija Khanam said, “Track repairs were in progress with red flags in place.

Source: bd News24 March 18, 2026 13:00 UTC