Student suffers permanent eye injury after stone thrown at Drutojan Express in Sirajganj
A 22-year-old student named Md. Sabbir Hossain suffered permanent vision loss in his right eye, a fractured orbital bone, and head trauma after being struck by a stone thrown at the Dhaka-bound Drutojan Express train on July 21, 2026. The incident occurred between Ullapara and Jamtail stations in Sirajganj. University authorities and local administration provided assistance for his specialized treatment.
Involved entities
1 RecordDrutojan Express
Named victims
1 Record| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Md. Sabbir Hossain student | 22 · Male | Hospitalized Critical Hospitalized at the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital | Permanent loss of vision in right eye, broken orbital bone, and head injury |
Md. Sabbir Hossain
Permanent loss of vision in right eye, broken orbital bone, and head injury
Agencies deployed
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Provided first aid at Khokon Memorial Hospital and referred the victim to specialized care.
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Sirajganj Bazar Station Railway Police initiated legal procedures regarding the incident.
Other
Other response agencies
Provided financial assistance for medical treatment to the victim's family.