PM directs to take measures to minimise loss, sufferings from Bogura train accidentPrime Minister Tarique Rahman -File PhotoDHAKA, Mar 18, 2026 (BSS) - Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the local administration to take necessary measures to minimise damage and reduce public suffering following a train accident at Santahar in Bogura, carrying homebound holidaymakers. The Prime Minister spoke this evening with the Deputy Commissioner (DC) and Superintendent of Police (SP) of Bogura and inquired about the overall situation in the accident-hit area. Prime Minister’s Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman confirmed the matter, stating that the Prime Minister talked to the DC and the SP immediately over phone after learning about the train accident in Bogura. The Prime Minister is closely monitoring the situation, particularly as Bogura has been his former electoral constituency. Later, Tarique Rahman gave up Bogura-6 parliamentary seat after taking oath as the Prime Minister.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 18, 2026 16:33 UTC