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5,689 killed in accidents on roads, railways and waterways in 2021

A total of 5,689 people were killed and 5,805 others injured in 4,983 accidents on roads, railways and waterways in 2021. Among the deceased, 4,507 were men and 1,182 were women. 

Nirapad Sarak Chai (Nischa) Chairman Ilias Kanchan revealed the information at a press conference at the Jahur Hossain Chowdhury Hall of Jatiya Press Club on Saturday. 

Of the accidents, a total of 4,289 people were killed and 5,424 others injured in 3,793 road accidents. 254 were killed and 42 others injured in 270 railway accidents. 198 people died and 339 others were injured in 90 waterway accidents.