The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Khagrachhari

Khagrachhari Mong circle chief Raja Paihalaprue Chowdhury and a woman were killed and 20 others, including son of the king, injured in a tragic road accident at Paglapara in Ramgarh upazila yesterday.

Police said the accident occurred at about 6:20 am when a Khagrachhari bound night coach of Saudia Express carrying the victim passengers from the capital plunged into 200 feet down a roadside ditch as the driver lost control over the steering.

Raja Paihalaprue Chowdhury, 53, and another passenger Maleka Begum, 29, died on the spot while 20 others, including king's son Saching Chowdhury, received injuries.