Tragic Road Accident Claims Life of College Student

A sombre atmosphere has descended upon Chandpur Sadar Upazila following the untimely death of a promising young student, who was fatally struck by a passenger bus on Wednesday, 7 January 2026. The victim, identified as Rahela Akter Shanta, aged 18, was a second-year intermediate student in the Science department at Jilani Chishti College.

Details of the Incident

The tragic accident occurred during the busy midday hours in the Ghosherhat area of Chandpur Sadar. According to eyewitness accounts and local residents, Rahela was attempting to cross the road when she was hit by a speeding bus operated by Aidi Paribahan. The impact was reportedly severe, leaving the young scholar with no chance of survival.

Rahela was the daughter of Shamsul Huda, a resident of the Baro Shahtali locality. Known for her academic dedication in the competitive science stream, her sudden passing has sent shockwaves through her college community and her neighbourhood.

Community Reaction and Safety Concerns

Following the incident, local inhabitants gathered at the site, expressing their grief and rising frustrations regarding road safety in the Ghosherhat area. Many residents noted that the stretch of road where the accident happened is frequently plagued by reckless driving and a lack of designated pedestrian crossings.

Table: Overview of the Incident

Official Response and Legal Action

The Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Chandpur Sadar Model Police Station, Md. Fayez Ahmed, officially confirmed the casualty. He stated that the police reached the scene shortly after the accident to secure the area and recover the body.

“The loss of such a young life is deeply regrettable. We are currently in the process of initiating legal proceedings against those responsible,” OC Ahmed commented. While the bus has been identified, it remains to be seen if the driver has been apprehended or if the vehicle has been impounded as part of the evidence.

A Growing Call for Reform

This tragedy adds to the mounting statistics of road fatalities involving students in the region. Education activists and parents have once again called for stricter enforcement of speed limits and the installation of speed breakers or pedestrian bridges near educational institutions and busy markets. For the family of Rahela Akter Shanta, however, these discussions come too late, as they mourn the loss of a daughter whose future was cut short in a moment of avoidable violence on the road.