Child student killed after being hit by a bus in Fulbari, Dinajpur
An 11-year-old student, identified as Shefa/Shifa Moni, was killed after being hit by a passenger bus while crossing the road with her mother on the morning of August 18, 2026, near the Fulbari Upazila Health Complex and Bus Stand-Bottoli area. The incident triggered local public outrage and a blockade of the Dinajpur-Dhaka highway, which lasted between one to two hours before being resolved following intervention by the local administration and police.
Involved entities
1 RecordBogura-bound passenger mail bus
Named victims
1 Record| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shifa Moni student | 11 · Female | Dead | — |
Shifa Moni
Agencies deployed
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Police seized the bus, arrived at the scene, and initiated legal proceedings; driver and helper absconded.
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Upazila administration intervened to negotiate and clear the highway blockade following public protest.