A tragic road traffic accident claimed the life of a 35-year-old man on Friday afternoon in the Bonbari area of Sirajganj. The victim, identified as Raju Mondol, was fatally struck by a speeding passenger bus while attempting to cross the Sirajganj-Kadda regional highway.
Table of Contents
Details of the Incident
The incident occurred at approximately 12:00 PM on Friday, near a timber mill where the victim was employed. Raju Mondol, the son of Nur Hossain Mondol, hailed from South Bamni village in the Sadullapur upazila of Gaibandha district. He had moved to the Sirajganj region for work, serving as a labourer at the local mill.
According to eyewitnesses and local police reports, Raju was crossing the road directly in front of his workplace when a bus operated by Zenin Paribahan—travelling at high speed from Sirajganj towards the capital, Dhaka—ran him over. The impact was so severe that the victim died instantly at the scene.
Police Response and Investigation
Sub-Inspector (SI) Sohag Hossain of the Sirajganj Sadar Police Station confirmed the details of the tragedy. He noted that the vehicle involved did not stop to render aid; instead, the driver of the Zenin Paribahan bus fled the scene immediately after the collision.
Local law enforcement arrived shortly after the incident to secure the area and manage the gathering crowd of distressed coworkers and residents. The police have since recovered the body and transported it to the 250-bed Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib General Hospital morgue for an autopsy.
Incident Summary: Sirajganj Road Fatality
| Feature | Information |
| Victim Name | Raju Mondol (35) |
| Father’s Name | Nur Hossain Mondol |
| Permanent Residence | Sadullapur, Gaibandha |
| Occupation | Timber Mill Worker |
| Vehicle Involved | Zenin Paribahan (Sirajganj to Dhaka) |
| Location | Bonbari, Sirajganj-Kadda Regional Road |
| Date & Time | Friday, 12:00 PM |
Ongoing Legal Proceedings
The Sirajganj Sadar Police have initiated formal legal proceedings regarding the death. Efforts are currently underway to identify the specific bus and apprehend the driver responsible for the hit-and-run.
“The bus fled the scene immediately after the accident,” SI Sohag Hossain stated. “We are reviewing available information to track down the vehicle and ensure those responsible are brought to justice under the prevailing transport laws.”
The tragic loss of Raju Mondol has cast a shadow over the local worker community in Bonbari. Fellow mill workers expressed their grief and frustration, citing the increasing danger posed by recklessly driven inter-city buses on the regional highway. They have called for stricter speed monitoring and the installation of safety measures near industrial zones to prevent further loss of life.