BigstockBangladesh has witnessed an unusually large number of railway accidents in recent years, prompting serious concerns over safetyA mentally handicapped youth has died after being hit by a train at Shyampur in the capital. The deceased, Aminul Islam, 16, is the son of Sirajul Islam of Battala area of Jurain. Also Read- Report: 113 lose lives in railway accidents in 6 monthsDhaka Railway further confirmed the matter. Bangladesh has witnessed an unusually large number of railway accidents in recent years, prompting serious concerns over safety. In 2019, at least 421 people, including 89 women and 46 children were killed in railway accidents across the country, based on a report prepared by Shipping and Communication Reporters Forum (SCRF) in January.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 29, 2020 05:37 UTC