Causes of road traffic accidents in Bangladesh: Pragmatic approach for safety measures

Pages: 193-198
Md. Serazul Islam (Serving in Bangladesh Army, Bangladesh)

The main objective of the research work is to highlight the current scenario of road accidents in Bangladesh. In this article, the author summarizes the status of road accident, effect of injuries, and casualties in the country. Current available statistics show that the magnitude of road accidents increased alarmingly in Bangladesh over the years. The undertaken study too provides an overview of road traffic accidents in Bangladesh and subsequent consequences based on available data between 1971 to 2017. The main causes of the frequent accidents includes increases in population, road length, and share of road transport. The study recommends the preventive measures and possible solutions for the future with a view to reducing the causalities of road accidents from the realistic and pragmatic standpoint.