DHAKA: A total of 281 people were killed and 837 others injured in 292 road crashes across Bangladesh during the 13-day Eid-ul-Azha travel period from May 21 to June 2, according to the Road Safety Foundation (RSF).

The report said the country recorded an average of 22 deaths per day during the holiday movement. Among the deceased were 34 women and 48 children, reflecting the heavy toll on families traveling for the festival.

Motorcyclists were the worst affected, with 124 fatalities in 141 motorcycle-related crashes. These incidents accounted for 44.12 percent of all deaths and nearly half of the total accidents, the report stated.

Pedestrians accounted for 37 deaths (13.16 percent), while drivers and their assistants made up 33 deaths (11.74 percent).

In addition to road crashes, the RSF report recorded 13 waterway accidents that left eight people dead and 15 injured. Rail incidents during the same period caused 17 deaths and nine injuries across 22 accidents. Separately, 24 sacrificial cattle also died during the Eid travel season.