Minor
Road Accident
Resolved
2 sources
1 casualties
2 entities
Pedestrian shopkeeper killed by dump truck, public sets two trucks on fire in Puthia, Rajshahi
On the morning of May 5, 2026, a 50-year-old shopkeeper named Akkas Ali Khalifa was struck and killed by a speeding dump truck in the Biraldaha area of Puthia, Rajshahi. Following the incident, an agitated mob set fire to two trucks and vandalized a police vehicle while protesting on the highway, causing a prolonged road blockade.
Tuesday, 5 May 2026 at 01:00 pmNear Biralda Shrine on the highway, Biraldaha area, Puthia, Rajshahi
Involved entities
2 RecordsTwo dump trucks
Vehicle
Truck
Highway police vehicle
Vehicle
Car
Named victims
1 Record| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akkas Ali Khalifa shopkeeper | 50 · Male | Dead | — |
Akkas Ali Khalifa
Dead
Agencies deployed
Fire Service and Civil Defence
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
Extinguished the fire on the burning trucks.
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Poba Highway Police and Puthia Police arrived at the scene to control the situation and restore traffic flow.
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