A 35-year-old man was killed after a bus hit his motorcycle while he was taking his daughter to school in Saidpur upazila of Nilphamari on Thursday (November 12). His daughter was also injured in the accident and was later rescued by locals and admitted to hospital. The incident sparked anger among residents, who blocked the road and staged a protest for nearly four hours, demanding measures to prevent further accidents.

The deceased was identified as Arif Hossain, a resident of Dhelapir Basherhat area in Saidpur upazila. His daughter, Supti, is a fifth-grade student at Golahat Natun Kuri School in Saidpur town.

According to police and local sources, Arif was taking his daughter to school on his motorcycle around noon. When they reached the WAPDA intersection, a bus coming from the opposite direction allegedly hit their motorcycle at high speed.

The impact threw Arif off the motorcycle, leaving him critically injured. He died at the scene. His daughter was also injured in the collision. Local residents rushed to help and rescued her before taking her to a hospital for treatment.

One heartbreaking scene following the accident was a book belonging to the young girl lying beside her father's lifeless body. The sight deeply affected local residents and added to the grief surrounding the incident.

Following the accident, angry residents blocked the road at the WAPDA intersection and launched a protest. During the demonstration, protesters set fire to banners and festoons on the road, bringing traffic movement to a halt.

The road remained blocked for nearly four hours, causing disruption to vehicles travelling through the area. Later, members of the law enforcement agencies arrived at the scene and brought the situation under control. Traffic movement eventually returned to normal.

Local residents said reckless driving and the unauthorised stopping of buses at the intersection had created a serious risk for road users. They called for immediate steps to improve traffic management and prevent similar accidents.

A local resident, Sabbir Hossain, told NPB that vehicles frequently move recklessly through the area. He said the protesters were demanding designated traffic lanes and the construction of a traffic police box at the intersection to ensure safer movement.

Another resident, Robiul Islam, said the intersection was not designated as a bus terminal. However, buses regularly stop there to pick up and drop off passengers, creating traffic congestion and increasing the risk of accidents.

Speaking about the incident, Saidpur Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Rezaul Karim Reza said police had recovered the body. He added that it would be handed over to the family after the completion of the necessary legal procedures.

The OC also said police had reached the scene and restored order. Traffic on the road was now normal, while necessary legal proceedings in connection with the accident were underway.