College student dies after being hit by train in Rajshahi

The Report Desk

Published: November 20, 2021, 01:07 PM

College student dies after being hit by train in Rajshahi

A 24-year-old college student was killed when a train hit him near the faculty of Fine Arts in Rajshahi University on Friday (November 20) afternoon.

The deceased was identified as Asadul Islam, son of Mukul Hossain of Mushroil of the city. He was a student of honours third year at Rajshahi College.

Witnesses said Asadul died while crossing a level crossing adjacent to the Faculty of Fine Arts when the Chilahati-bound Barendra Express ran over him around 3:00 pm.

However, police suspect that he might have committed suicide.

Emran Hossain, Officer-in-Charge of Chandrima Police Station, the body has been kept at the police station.

 

It will be known after investigation whether it is an accident or suicide, the OC added.

 

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