A 55-year-old farmer, Md. Porosh Mia, tragically lost his life on Monday afternoon after being struck by a speeding bus while attempting to cross a road in Uttara, one of Dhaka’s northern suburbs. He was pronounced dead upon arrival at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), hospital officials confirmed.
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Incident Overview
According to the victim’s nephew, Md. Jamal Hossain, Porosh Mia had left his home in the morning along Bijoy Sarani to visit a relative. On his return to his rented residence in Uttara Chalabon, he disembarked 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 recounted. The force of the collision threw him onto the road, causing severe injuries.
Local residents rushed him to the Kuwait-Bangladesh Maitree Government Hospital for initial treatment. However, his condition deteriorated, prompting his family to transfer 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 body had been placed in the hospital morgue and that the relevant police station had been informed for investigation.
Porosh Mia was originally from Madhyanagar village, Bancharampur Upazila, Brahmanbaria, and was the son of the late Samad Sarkar. He had been living with his family in a rented home in Uttara Chalabon and is survived by three daughters and one son.
Accident Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Victim | Md. Porosh Mia (55) |
| Location | Uttara East, Dhaka |
| Incident | Struck by speeding bus while crossing road |
| Initial Hospital | Kuwait-Bangladesh Maitree Government Hospital |
| Transferred To | Dhaka Medical College Hospital |
| Pronounced Dead | Upon arrival at DMCH |
| Family | Three daughters, one son; lived in rented Uttara Chalabon home |
| Hometown | Madhyanagar, Bancharampur, Brahmanbaria |
Community Reaction and Road Safety
Local residents voiced concern over the rising number of traffic accidents in Uttara, particularly due to high-speed buses and insufficient pedestrian crossings. Witnesses highlighted that Porosh Mia was crossing a busy section near a major intersection, emphasizing the urgent need for better traffic management and pedestrian safety measures.
Authorities have confirmed an ongoing investigation to identify the bus driver and determine responsibility. Family members have urged transport authorities to strengthen road safety regulations to prevent similar tragedies.
This incident highlights the pressing need for enhanced traffic enforcement, public awareness campaigns, and safer pedestrian infrastructure in Dhaka’s northern districts, where commercial and residential areas intersect with heavily trafficked roads. Immediate steps are necessary to prevent further loss of life.
