A schoolgirl named Tamanna Khatun has died after being struck by an electric three-wheeler in Satkhira, Bangladesh.
The incident occurred on Sunday at around 10:00 a.m. in the Bhalluka Chandpur market area of Dhulihar Union under Satkhira Sadar Upazila.
According to available details, the deceased was the daughter of Abdul Hai from the Bhalluka Chandpur market area. She was a student of Class Six at a local educational institution.
Local residents stated that the accident took place while the girl was crossing the road in the market area. At that time, an electric three-wheeler (locally referred to as an e-bike) reportedly hit her, leaving her seriously injured. Following the collision, people in the vicinity assisted in rescuing her and arranged for her transport to hospital. However, she died on the way before receiving treatment.
The incident prompted an immediate response from local police. The Officer-in-Charge of Satkhira Sadar Police Station, Masudur Rahman, confirmed that law enforcement officers visited the scene following the report of the accident. He also stated that legal proceedings related to the incident would be carried out in accordance with standard procedures.
The accident occurred in a market area where pedestrian and vehicular movement is typically mixed, particularly during morning hours. Such areas often experience continuous movement of people engaged in daily activities, including shopping and commuting.
Key details of the incident
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Name of deceased | Tamanna Khatun |
| Class | Class Six student |
| Father’s name | Abdul Hai |
| Location | Bhalluka Chandpur market area, Dhulihar Union, Satkhira Sadar Upazila |
| Time of incident | Sunday, around 10:00 a.m. (19 April) |
| Type of accident | Collision with electric three-wheeler |
| Outcome | Died while being taken to hospital |
| Police action | Scene visited; legal steps to follow |
Following the incident, local people gathered at the location and assisted in the immediate response. The body was later handled in accordance with post-incident procedures.
Authorities have confirmed that the matter is under legal process. No further details regarding the driver of the vehicle or additional circumstances of the accident were included in the initial report provided by police.
The incident adds to the recorded cases of road accidents involving pedestrians and electric three-wheelers in populated market zones, where traffic movement and pedestrian crossings often overlap within limited road space.