Bank official killed as pickup ploughs into bus stand

According to eyewitnesses and police, Sumon had left home for work and was waiting for a vehicle at Sherpur Bus Stand when a speeding pickup suddenly lost control and hit him with great force.

The pickup then went on to crash into another vehicle belonging to the Karatoa transport service, which was parked by the roadside.

Sumon sustained critical injuries and was rushed to Sherpur Upazila Health Complex, where the on-duty doctor declared him dead upon arrival.

Zakir Hossain, officer in-charge of the Sherpur Highway Police Camp, said police had seized the pickup involved in the accident.

He added that the necessary legal procedures would be completed before the body was handed over to the deceased’s family.