President Abdul Hamid expressed profound shock at the deaths in a fatal collision of two trains on Dhaka-Chattogram route in Brahmanbaria on early Tuesday.

The President, in a message, extended deep condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones in the accident and prayed for the eternal peace of the victims, the UNB reported.

He also urged the local administration and public representatives to come forward and extend their helping hands to the victims of the fatal accident.

At least 15 passengers were killed and over 100 others injured in a collision of two trains at Mandbagh in Brahmanbaria early Tuesday.

The deadly collision between Dhaka-bound Turnanishita from Chattogram and Chattogram-bound Udayan Express from Sylhet took place around 3 am, said Deputy Commissioner of the district Hayatuddowla who visited the spot right after the crash.

Extend all-out support to train crash victims

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday asked the local administration and public representatives to extend all-out support to the victims of Brahmanbaria train crash.

The Prime Minister also expressed deep shock and sorrow at the loss of lives and injuries to many passengers.

She expressed sympathy to the bereaved families and prayed for salvation of the departed souls.

Sheikh Hasina also prayed for the quick recovery of those injured in the accident.

At least 15 passengers were killed and over 100 others injured in a fatal collision of two trains on Dhaka-Chattogram route in Mandbagh area of Kasba upazila in Brahmanbaria.

The deadly collision between Dhaka-bound Turnanishita from Chattogram and Chattogram-bound Udayan Express from Sylhet took place around 3:00am.