A 50-year-old farmer died after collapsing while waiting to purchase fuel at a filling station in Khansama upazila of Dinajpur district, Bangladesh, officials and witnesses have reported.
The incident occurred on Monday at around 5:00 pm at the Umar Farooq Filling Station, located near Chourangi Bazar in the upazila. The deceased, Masud Rana, was the son of Mofiz Uddin from the Satipara area of Darowani in Sonarai Union under Nilphamari Sadar upazila. He was engaged in agriculture by profession.
According to eyewitness accounts, a large number of motorcyclists had gathered at the filling station in anticipation of fuel distribution. It is reported that more than two hundred motorcycles were already queued at the premises before the arrival of the fuel tanker. The fuel-laden vehicle reached the station at approximately 4:30 pm, after which distribution preparations began.
Masud Rana was standing with his motorcycle near the entrance of the station rather than within the formal queue. Shortly afterwards, he suddenly became dizzy and fell to the ground. People present at the scene immediately responded and assisted in lifting him onto a local vehicle for transport. He was taken to the Khansama Upazila Health Complex in Pakarhat.
On arrival at the hospital, attending medical staff confirmed that he had already died.
A structured summary of the incident is provided below:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of deceased | Masud Rana |
| Age | 50 years |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Father’s name | Mofiz Uddin |
| Home area | Satipara, Darowani, Sonarai Union, Nilphamari Sadar Upazila |
| Location of incident | Umar Farooq Filling Station, Chourangi Bazar, Khansama Upazila, Dinajpur |
| Date and time | Monday, approximately 5:00 pm |
| Immediate cause of event | Sudden collapse while waiting for fuel |
| Place of death confirmation | Khansama Upazila Health Complex, Pakarhat |
| Police statement | No complaint from family; body taken by relatives |
Medical officer Mahfuz Al Mamun Siddique of the Upazila Health Complex stated that the individual was brought in already deceased, and no further medical intervention was possible upon arrival.
Officer-in-Charge Abdul Baset Sardar of Khansama Police Station said he was informed of the incident at around 5:15 pm. Following the report, police personnel were dispatched to the scene to verify the situation. He further confirmed that the body was subsequently handed over to the deceased’s relatives. According to police, the family members did not lodge any complaint regarding the incident.
The sequence of events indicates that the collapse occurred during a period of heavy presence of motorcyclists at the filling station, coinciding with the arrival of the fuel tanker and the beginning of distribution activities. The exact medical cause of death has not been formally detailed beyond the hospital’s confirmation of death upon arrival.
Authorities have not reported any irregularities or disputes in connection with the incident, and the matter has been closed locally following the handover of the body to the family.