Krishak Dal leader killed after being hit by CNG auto-rickshaw while crossing road in Chandraganj
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A local Krishak Dal leader named Abdul Malek, 50, has been killed after being hit by a CNG auto-rickshaw while crossing a road. The accident took place in the Mathbi area of Mandari in Chandraganj upazila of the district.
Abdul Malek was the son of Ramjan Ali. He was general secretary of the Krishak Dal unit of Ward No. 3 of Mandari union.
Belayet Hossain, assistant organising secretary of the union BNP, confirmed his death around 12 noon today (Saturday).
According to police and locals, Abdul Malek was crossing the road in the Mathbi area on Friday night when a CNG auto-rickshaw hit him, leaving him with serious head injuries. He was rescued and taken to the Sadar Hospital, where the doctor on duty declared him dead.
Confirming the incident, Md Abdur Rob, officer-in-charge (OC) of Chandraganj Police Station, told BSS that preparations are under way to file a case. A drive is also being carried out to arrest the CNG auto-rickshaw driver.
By the numbers
According to the Road Safety Foundation, 423 people were killed and 674 injured in 442 road accidents across the country in September 2026, Dhaka Times reported on 4 October.
According to the same count, 88 passengers of three-wheelers such as auto-rickshaws, easy-bikes, CNG auto-rickshaws and leguna were killed that month.
Sources
Original report: BSS
Background sources: Dhaka Times, 4 October 2026
