Mirsarai tragedy
The news of schoolboys' trip of death, which took place at Mirsarai upazila in Chittagong, shocked us very much. A truck packed with students flipped over into a ditch, killing at least 43 students. Road accident is not uncommon in Bangladesh, but the main cause behind these accidents has not been examined properly. And the cunning drivers and helpers escape regularly.
Mainly untrained drivers and helpers are driving the vehicles recklessly, with fake licences. The authorities should take necessary steps to curb road accidents. We express our deep condolence for the victims' families. May the departed souls rest in peace!
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