Thursday, 20th August 2026
Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 26th April 2026, 4:39 PM
A young student, identified as Nilima Rani Sumona (25), has died at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) after sustaining critical injuries in a road traffic accident in the capital’s Mohakhali area. The victim passed away at approximately 20:30 BST on Sunday, 26 April 2026, while receiving treatment at the hospital’s One-Stop Emergency Centre (OSEC).
The incident has once again highlighted the ongoing safety concerns regarding the arterial routes of Dhaka, particularly in high-traffic zones such as Mohakhali. Authorities have initiated preliminary inquiries to determine the specific circumstances surrounding the collision.
According to hospital sources and eyewitness accounts, the accident occurred late on Saturday night in the Amtoli area of Mohakhali. While the exact nature of the vehicle involved has not yet been confirmed by the police, Nilima Rani Sumona was found in a critical condition by several passers-by.
Recognising the severity of her injuries, the pedestrians acted swiftly to rescue her from the site of the accident. She was subsequently transported to the Dhaka Medical College Hospital, where she was admitted during the early hours of Sunday. Despite the intervention of medical staff at the OSEC, her condition deteriorated throughout the day, leading to her eventual demise on Sunday evening.
Nilima Rani Sumona was a native of Chilmari, specifically from the village of Choto Kustari in the Kurigram district. She was the daughter of Subash Chandra Barman, who traveled to the capital upon receiving news of the tragedy.
The victim was actively pursuing a career in the healthcare sector. At the time of the incident, she was:
A second-year student at the Institute of Health Technology (IST) in Dhaka.
Balancing her academic commitments with professional responsibilities, serving as a lab assistant at a private hospital located in Mohakhali.
Speaking to reporters at the hospital, her father expressed his grief and confusion regarding the events. “She was a dedicated student and professional,” he noted, adding that the family has yet to receive a definitive account of how the accident transpired. “I arrived at the hospital only to be met with her lifeless body,” he stated.
The In-charge of the DMCH Police Outpost, Inspector Md. Faruq, confirmed the death and the subsequent administrative actions being taken. He stated that the body has been transferred to the hospital mortuary for a post-mortem examination to ascertain the exact cause of death, as is standard procedure in cases of accidental fatalities.
“We have informed the relevant police station regarding the incident,” Inspector Faruq added. The Banani Police Station, which holds jurisdiction over the Mohakhali Amtoli area, is expected to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter. This will likely involve:
Examining CCTV footage from the Amtoli intersection to identify the vehicle involved.
Recording statements from the pedestrians who first arrived at the scene.
Investigating whether the accident was a case of ‘hit and run’ or involved a collision between two vehicles.
The Mohakhali-Amtoli stretch is one of the busiest corridors in Dhaka, serving as a primary link for commuters and long-distance buses entering the city from the northern districts. Despite the presence of traffic police and pedestrian crossings, the area remains a frequent site for road accidents, often attributed to high speeds during the night and the complex movement of heavy vehicles near the Mohakhali flyover.
As of Sunday night, no arrests have been made in connection with the incident, and the vehicle responsible has yet to be identified. The body will remain at the DMCH mortuary pending the completion of the autopsy and the arrival of further family members before being released for burial in her ancestral home in Kurigram.
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