Farmer Killed in Bus Collision in Uttara

A 55-year-old farmer, Md. Porosh Mia, lost his life on Monday afternoon after being struck by a speeding bus while crossing a road in Uttara, a northern suburb of Dhaka. He was pronounced dead upon arrival at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), according to hospital authorities.

Sequence of Events

According to the victim’s nephew, Md. Jamal Hossain, Porosh Mia had left his home in the morning along Bijoy Sarani to visit one of his relatives. On his return journey to his rented accommodation in Uttara Chalabon, he alighted from a vehicle near Azampur.

“He was crossing the road in front of Uttara East Police Station when a fast-moving, unidentified bus struck him,” Hossain said. The impact threw him onto the road, causing severe injuries.

Local residents quickly rushed him to the Kuwait-Bangladesh Maitree Government Hospital for initial treatment. After his condition failed to improve, his family transferred him to DMCH around 2:45 pm, where doctors confirmed his death.

Official Response

Inspector Md. Faruk, in-charge of the DMCH police outpost, stated that the deceased’s body had been kept in the hospital morgue and that the relevant police station had been notified for further investigation.

Porosh Mia’s family hails from Madhyanagar village, Bancharampur Upazila, Brahmanbaria. He was the son of the late Samad Sarkar and resided with his family in a rented home in Uttara Chalabon. He is survived by three daughters and one son.

Accident Summary

Community and Road Safety Concerns

Residents expressed concern over the increasing number of traffic accidents in Uttara, citing the high speeds of buses and inadequate pedestrian crossings. Witnesses noted that Porosh Mia was crossing at a busy section of the road near a major intersection, highlighting the need for improved traffic management and pedestrian safety measures.

Authorities have confirmed that an investigation is underway to identify the driver of the bus and determine responsibility. Family members have urged the transport authorities to implement stricter road safety regulations to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

This fatal incident underscores the urgent need for enhanced road safety awareness and enforcement of traffic laws in Dhaka’s busy northern districts, where residential and commercial zones intersect with heavily trafficked roads.