Sirajganj: A speech-impaired youth was killed in a road accident at Tarash upazila of the district today. The deceased was Hafizul Islam, 25, son of Rabiul Islam of Dakshinpara in Tarash municipality.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the accident took place around 9 am in the Barwari Battala area when a cattle-laden local vehicle hit Hafizul while he was crossing the road. He died on the spot, said Tarash Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md. Ziaur Rahman.