Tk 35 lakh distributed to 7 road accident victim families. Photo: BSS

CHUADANGA, Feb 9, 2025 (BSS) - Cheques for Taka 35 lakh were handed over to the families of seven victims of road accidents in the district today.

Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Zahirul Islam handed over the cheques to families at a function held at the conference of the deputy commissioner as the chief guest this afternoon.

Bangladesh Road and transport Authority (BRTA) organized the distribution function.

According to BRTA, the cheques were handed over to the families of Ijaz Raja, Tanbir Aziz, Shahidul Islam, Anjera Khatun, Nayem Rahman, Maruf Imtiaz Mahir and Abdur Rashid who died in separate road accidents in different areas of district.

BRTA Chuadanga Circle Assistant Director (Eng.) Md. Jahangir Alam and General Secretary of Chuadanga Road Transport Owners Association A.K.M. Moin Uddin Mukta were present, among others.

BRTA Assistant Director Md. Jahangir Alam said if someone dies in a road accident in the district, his/her nominee have to apply through a form.

"After verifying the application, we send it to the Dhaka office. Within two months, the nominee will receive a check. If killed, he will get Taka 5 lakh and if injured, he will get Taka 3 lakh," he added.