AL leader dies in Sirajganj road crash

SIRAJGANJ, Feb 05 (UNB): A local leader of ruling Awami League was killed as a truck hit him on Bogura-Nagarbari road at Chariashikar area of Ullahpara upazila in the district on Tuesday.

The deceased was identified as Abdul Jalil (54) of Patdhari village in the upazila and general secretary of AL Patdhari ward unit.

Shahin Reza, sub-inspector of Hatikumrul Highway thana, said a truck hit Jalil leaving him severely injured in the morning while he was crossing the road.

Later in the noon, He was taken to a hospital where the victim succumbed to his injuries, he said.