Professor Anu Muhammad has been seriously injured after he fell while disembarking from a train in the city's Khilgaon, report agencies.
The accident occurred around 11:00 am on Sunday and he was then rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, said Md Alauddin, a doctor at the emergency department.
"Both of his feet were injured, particularly the toes. His treatment is ongoing."
"We are treating him with all seriousness. Doctors have come from the Sheikh Hasina National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute."
Prof Muhammad, the member secretary of the National Committee on the Protection of Oil, Gas, Mineral Resources, Power and Ports, had been returning to Dhaka from Dinajpur's Fulbaria on Sunday aboard the Ekota Express.
The train slowed as it reached Khilgaon and Muhammad slipped and fell as he tried to get off.
Anu Muhammad told reporters that the train slowed down when it reached Khilgaon rail gate area and when he tried to get down his feet got crushed under the train wheels.
Anu Muhammad injured after falling from train
FE Team | Published: May 02, 2024 18:28:38
Anu Muhammad injured after falling from train
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