A sexagenarian day-labourer died after being hit by a speedy train at Chetashahar Ghunti area under Nilpahamari Sadar upazila on Saturday at about 6:30pm.
The deceased has been identified as Khetu Mamud, 65, from Boubazar Begpara village under the upazila.
According to Mahfuzar Rahman Shah, Councillor of ward no 6 of Nilphamari municipality, Khetu was returning home after work when the Khulna-bound Rupsha Express train hit him, causing him to die instantly.
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Shafiul Islam, Officer In-charge of Saidpur railway police station, said that police have visited the spot.
“Necessary steps will be taken if we get any complaint from the deceased’s family,” said the OC.