JU student killed in Natore road accident

A student of Jahangirnagar University (JU) was killed in a road accident at Bagatipara upazila in Natore district on Wednesday night. The deceased was identified as Abdullah Al Mahmud Shafi, a third year student of the Public Administration Department of the university and resident of the same district. Professor Dr. Md. Nurul Amin, chairman of the Public Administration Department confirmed the matter today.

The accident occurred in the area when motorcycle rider Shafi hit a roadside tree as he lost control over the bike. He was going to Bonpara station to receive his mother, said his friend Monirul. Critically injured Shafi was admitted to Bagatipara Upazila Health Complex. At night, he was shifted to Rajshahi Medical College and Hospital where the on-duty doctor declared him dead at around 2.00 am, said Monir.

JU Vice-Chancellor Professor Farzana Islam and JUPA chairman Prof. Dr. Nurul Amin today expressed profound shock and sorrow at the death of Shafi. In a condolence message, the VC said “We have lost a meritorious student at the premature death of Shafi”. The VC prayed for eternal peace of the departed soul and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family members.