A student of Islamic University was killed in a road accident under sadar upazila in Kushtia on Monday.
The accident took place around 9:00 AM at Bittipara area in the upazila.
The deceased was identified as Rashedul Islam, a masters' student of Arabic Language and Literature department of the university.
According to locals, Rashedul was returning to the campus from home sitting on the engine cover of a bus belonging to Shyamoli Paribahan. The bus, at one point, collided head-on with a speedy truck resulting in Rashedul falling off the bus, leaving him critically injured on the spot.
Others rescued him and took him to Kushtia General Hospital for treatment where on-duty doctors declared him dead upon arrival.
IU proctor Professor M Shahinuzzaman said that they were looking into the matter.
Meanwhile, IU authorities, teachers and students of the Arabic Language and Literature department expressed profound shock at the death of Rashedul.
They also conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family members.