Tara Bibi : “Fatal bus accident claims life of 70-year-old woman in Dhaka”

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A tragic road accident in Dhaka’s Pallabi claimed the life of a 70-year-old woman who was hit by a bus while crossing the road near Rangdhanu Market. The incident took place around 10am on Wednesday, as confirmed by Apurbo Hasan, the chief of Pallabi Police Station. The victim, Tara Bibi, was on her way to her village home in Shariatpur from her daughter’s residence when the bus from Mohammadpur struck her. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Tara was declared dead upon arrival. In a separate incident the night before, a 32-year-old garment worker named Khairun Begum and her 4-year-old nephew were killed in a similar accident involving a Basumati bus near Purabi Cinema Hall. The driver responsible for the second accident has been arrested and the bus seized.

Tragic Accident Claims Life of Elderly Woman in Pallabi, Dhaka

A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Dhaka’s Pallabi on Wednesday morning when a 70-year-old woman lost her life after being struck by a bus while crossing the road near Rangdhanu Market in section 12 of the area. The victim, identified as Tara Bibi, was on her way to her village home in Shariatpur from her daughter’s residence when the tragic accident occurred.

Details of the Incident

The Chief of Pallabi Police Station, Apurbo Hasan, provided details of the incident, stating that Tara Bibi was crossing the road when a bus from Mohammadpur collided with her. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Tara was pronounced dead upon arrival. The police have seized the bus involved in the accident, but the driver managed to flee the scene before being apprehended.

Previous Incident in the Area

This recent tragedy comes just a day after another fatal accident in the same vicinity. On Tuesday night, a 32-year-old garment worker named Khairun Begum was killed by a Basumati bus near Purabi Cinema Hall. Tragically, Khairun’s 4-year-old nephew, Yasin, who was in her arms at the time, also lost his life in the accident. The driver responsible for the incident was arrested, and the bus was seized for further investigation.

Victims’ Background

Hailing from Bhola, Khairun Begum resided in Section 2 of Pallabi and worked at a nearby garment factory. Her untimely demise has left the community in mourning, highlighting the urgent need for road safety measures in the area to prevent such tragedies from recurring.

These incidents serve as stark reminders of the dangers faced by pedestrians and commuters on the roads of Dhaka, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and increased awareness among drivers regarding the importance of road safety.

As the authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding these tragic accidents, the families of Tara Bibi and Khairun Begum are left to grieve the untimely loss of their loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time.