An elderly man, Md Abdur Rashid, 65, has been killed after being hit by a truck while crossing the road in Baraigram, Natore.
The accident happened on Sunday morning (15 November) on the Banpara-Pabna highway, in front of the police post in Baraigram.
Abdur Rashid was the son of the late Rais Uddin Sheikh of the Mridhapara area of Banpara municipality. He had reportedly left home to visit a relative.
Abdus Salam, officer in charge (OC) of Banpara Highway Police Station, said a truck hit Abdur Rashid from behind as he was crossing the highway in front of the Banpara police sub-post, then fled. He was critically injured and died at the scene. Police and fire service members went to the spot on receiving the news and recovered the body.
The OC said the truck involved in the accident had been identified and legal action was being taken.
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