# Robbers Rape 2 Passengers After Dhaka-Rajshahi Bus Hijacking; 3 Arrested

> A robbery and assault occurred on the Unique Road Royals bus in Tangail’s Mirzapur, where armed robbers looted passengers and assaulted two women. Police in Natore’s Baraigram later seized the bus and detained the drive…

Published: 2026-09-16 · Desk: Latest · Source: The Financial Express

A horrifying incident unfolded on a passenger bus traveling from Dhaka to Rajshahi, where a group of armed robbers not only looted the passengers but also assaulted two female travelers. Following the crime, police in Baraigram Upazila of Natore took swift action by seizing the bus from the Thana Mor area and taking the driver, supervisor, and helper into custody on suspicion of involvement in the crime. Law enforcement officials apprehended them around 2 PM on Tuesday and impounded the vehicle for further investigation.

The robbery occurred on a moving bus named Unique Road Royals (bearing registration number Mymensingh B 11-0061) at approximately 1 AM on Monday night in the Mirzapur area of Tangail district. According to reports, Tangail’s Mirzapur police were initially informed of the crime, but after receiving the tip-off, Baraigram police took proactive measures by intercepting the bus and detaining the driver, Bablu Ali (30), the supervisor, Sumon Islam (33), and the helper, Mahbub Alam (28), on suspicion of their involvement in the incident. Bablu Ali, the driver, is the son of Abdul Gafur from the Shahmukhdum College area under Boalia Thana in Rajshahi. Sumon Islam, the supervisor, is the son of Abdul Aziz from Sadhu Mor village, while Mahbub Alam, the bus helper, is the son of Angur Mondol from Purbo Kathalia village.

A passenger named Majnu Akand, who was on board the ill-fated bus, recounted the horrifying experience. He stated that the Unique Road Royals bus had departed from Dhaka’s Gabtoli Bus Stand at around 11 PM on Monday, bound for Rajshahi. Not long after leaving, a group of eight robbers—armed with weapons such as knives, daggers, and pistols—suddenly took control of the vehicle. The criminals held the driver and all 50 passengers hostage before proceeding to rob them of their cash, gold jewelry, and other valuables. In a distressing turn of events, they also sexually assaulted two female passengers before fleeing the scene at an isolated location within Mirzapur Thana in Tangail district.

Majnu Akand further revealed that while the incident was initially reported to the Mirzapur police, no immediate action was taken. Consequently, four passengers took the initiative to stop the bus upon reaching the Baraigram Thana Mor area and informed the local police about the harrowing ordeal. Responding promptly, the authorities seized the bus and detained three individuals suspected of aiding the robbers.

Another passenger, Omar Ali, provided a shocking claim, alleging that the detained bus staff—the driver, supervisor, and helper—were not just bystanders but had actively collaborated with the robbers in executing the crime. Investigations are currently underway to verify their involvement and bring all perpetrators to justice.

Original reporting: https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/bn/zatreebahi-base-dakati-oo-2-naree-zatreeke-dhrshn-bassh-atk-3-jn
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