DHAKA, Mar 18, 2026 (BSS)- A four-member investigation committee has been formed by the railway authorities to probe the cause of derailment of the Nil Sagar Express traveling from Dhaka to Chilahati in Nilphamari. Chief transport officer will lead the committee while other members are a mechanical engineer, chief engineer, and chief signal engineer. While passing Santahar station and heading toward Tilakpur station, nine coaches derailed in Bagmari area of Adamdighi Upazila in Bogura district. The Chilahati Express, Drutojan Express, and Kurigram Express can depart Dhaka on time. If the recovery work is not finished, the Kurigram Express may be rerouted via an alternate path from Santahar.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 18, 2026 14:50 UTC