How Did 3 Postal Workers Die in a Crash on the Dhaka–Sylhet Highway?
Three people were killed in the early hours of Thursday when a van carrying parcels for the Bangladesh Directorate of Posts crashed into the back of a parked truck on the Dhaka–Sylhet highway in Habiganj.
The crash happened around 3am on Thursday 12 November 2026 in the Noapara–Kausarnagar area of Madhabpur Upazila, Habiganj, according to bdnews24.com. The covered van, which was carrying parcels, rammed into the back of the truck, which was parked on the highway.
The three people killed have been identified as the van's driver, Jasim, 40, Majnu Mia, 54, and Ripon Mia, 23.
No further details about the circumstances of the crash had been released at the time of publication, and the source report ends with an update to follow. The Dhaka–Sylhet highway is one of Bangladesh's busiest inter-district routes, carrying heavy goods traffic between the capital and the country's north-east.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the Habiganj crash?
Three people were killed: van driver Jasim, 40, Majnu Mia, 54, and Ripon Mia, 23.
Where did the crash happen?
On the Dhaka–Sylhet highway in the Noapara–Kausarnagar area of Madhabpur Upazila, Habiganj, Bangladesh.
When did the crash happen?
Around 3am on Thursday 12 November 2026.
What vehicles were involved?
A covered van carrying parcels from the Bangladesh Directorate of Posts and a parked truck. The van rammed into the back of the truck.
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