A devastating head-on collision between a passenger bus and a sand-laden truck in Bonpara, Baraigram upazila of Natore, left 14 people dead and at least 20 others injured on Tuesday morning (October 20, 2026). Police have successfully identified 9 of the victims, among whom 5 are residents of Shariatpur district—Samad Fakir (70), Sohag Hossain (30), Jewel Rana (40), Salal Mollla (45), and Shahin Hossain (25). Other identified victims include bus driver Sohel Rana (40) from Rajshahi, Anwar Hossain (30) from Bagmara, Tasfia Khatun (8) from Patuakhali, and Himesh (28) from Faridpur. The accident occurred around 4:15 AM when an RP Paribahan bus traveling from Barguna to Chapainawabganj collided with the opposite-bound truck. Nine people died on the spot, while five others succumbed to their injuries after being taken to the Baraigram Upazila Health Complex. Fourteen injured individuals are currently undergoing treatment at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital.