School student killed by pickup van in Dhanbari, Tangail
A 14-year-old student, Sadia Jannat, died after being struck by a pickup van while crossing the Tangail-Jamalpur regional highway in front of the food warehouse and the old police station in Dhanbari, Tangail, on June 28, 2026. The incident occurred due to a driver sleeping at the wheel and was reportedly compounded by narrow roads caused by illegal highway encroachments. The vehicle has been seized, the driver remains at large, and authorities have announced an upcoming eviction drive to clear the illegal structures.
Involved entities
1 RecordPickup van
Named victims
1 Record| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sadia Jannat student | 14 · Female | Dead | — |
Sadia Jannat
Agencies deployed
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Dhanbari police confirmed the incident, seized the vehicle, and announced that the body would be handed over to relatives after legal procedures. Local administration also initiated plans for an eviction drive against highway encroachments.