43 families receive Tk 1 crore 89 lakh in road accident compensation in Rajshahi

The government has extended support to families of people killed or otherwise affected by road accidents, distributing compensation cheques totalling Tk 1 crore 89 lakh among 43 families in Rajshahi.

The families’ representatives received the cheques at the deputy commissioner’s office on Monday (26 October) afternoon, following a meeting of the district road safety committee.

The Rajshahi district administration organised the meeting in the conference room of the deputy commissioner’s office. Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Umme Kulsum Shampa chaired it.

The meeting discussed ways to ensure road safety, prevent accidents and support those affected. Participants stressed the importance of coordinated efforts by all relevant parties to maintain discipline on the roads and reduce accidents.

After the meeting, Additional District Magistrate Umme Kulsum Shampa handed over cheques totalling Tk 1 crore 89 lakh to 43 representatives of families of people killed or otherwise affected by road accidents. The financial assistance is expected to help the affected families cope with their difficulties.

Others present included Additional Superintendent of Police (DSB) Sabina Yasmin; Md Shahjaman Haque, assistant director (engineering) of the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority’s Rajshahi circle; Nazrul Islam Helal, general secretary of the Rajshahi Road Transport Group; Md Mainul Haque Mana; and Mizanur Rahman Madhu, president of the Rajshahi Truck-Lorry-Covered Van and Tractor Workers’ Union, along with other relevant individuals.

The meeting also highlighted the need to take effective steps to prevent accidents alongside ensuring financial assistance for affected families. Participants emphasised coordinated efforts by the relevant parties to improve road safety and reduce deaths.