DHAKA, Bangladesh – In the wake of the tragic Benapole Express incident, Foreign Minister Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen has labeled the event as a “crime against humanity.” The Benapole Express is a passenger train that collided with a cargo train, resulting in the deaths of at least 16 people and injuring many others.
Dr. Momen made the statement while visiting the scene of the accident, where he expressed his deep sorrow and condolences to the families of the victims. The collision occurred at the Mondobhag Railway Station in Kasimpur, Brahmanbaria, and is currently under investigation by a committee formed by the Ministry of Railways.
The Foreign Minister emphasized the need for proper maintenance and management of the railways to avoid such tragedies and called for severe punishment for those found responsible for the incident. He also highlighted the importance of modernizing the railway infrastructure to ensure the safety of passengers and prevent similar accidents in the future.
The Benapole Express tragedy has sparked widespread public outrage, with many demanding accountability and justice for the victims. The incident has once again raised concerns about the state of the country’s railway system and the urgent need for reforms to prevent such disasters from occurring again.
The collision between the Benapole Express and the cargo train at Mondobhag Railway Station in Kasimpur, Brahmanbaria, resulted in the deaths of at least 16 people and numerous injuries. Foreign Minister Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen has denounced the incident as a “crime against humanity” and called for the overhaul of the railway infrastructure to prevent future tragedies.