Dhaka, June 4 -- A total of 281 people were killed and 837 others injured in 292 road accidents across Bangladesh during the 13-day Eid-ul-Azha travel period from May 21 to June 2, according to a report by the Road Safety Foundation (RSF).

The report said 22 people died every day on average during the period. Among the deceased, 34 were women and 48 children.

It added that motorcyclists accounted for the highest share of fatalities, with 124 deaths in 141 motorcycle crashes, representing 44.12 percent of total deaths. Motorcycle accidents made up 48.28 percent of all crashes.

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

During the period, 13 accidents on wat...