A 65-year-old businessman named Babul Dey died after being struck by an unidentified vehicle while riding his motorcycle home in the Dulahazara area of Chakaria, Cox’s Bazar, on Tuesday night. The victim, a local pharmacy owner, was returning from his shop when the fatal collision occurred on the highway. His son, who was following him on a separate motorcycle, discovered his father lying critically injured on the road.

Babul Dey was a well-known figure in the Dulahazara market area. Following the accident, he was rushed to the Malumghat Christian Memorial Hospital, where the attending physician declared him dead upon arrival. The severity of his injuries suggests he was struck by a speeding heavy vehicle that fled the scene immediately after the impact.

Investigation and Legal Action

Officers from the Malumghat Highway Police Station arrived at the victim’s residence to conduct an inquest and have since transferred the body to the police station. Authorities stated that further legal proceedings will be determined based on the formal complaint filed by the victim’s family. Police are currently reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing potential witnesses to identify the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run.

Local residents have expressed deep shock over the tragedy and are calling for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations on the highway. They have urged authorities to increase surveillance to prevent similar accidents caused by reckless driving. Finding the driver responsible remains the primary challenge for investigators as they continue their search for the unidentified vehicle.

A 43-year-old Chinese worker, identified as Mi Xing Xiaojun, died while working inside the Barapukuria coal mine in Parbatipur upazila of Dinajpur. The worker was found unconscious in the mine’s underground facility during his night shift and was later declared dead by doctors after being rushed to Rangpur Medical College Hospital. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident to determine if safety protocols were breached.

The victim was performing his duties at the mine’s ventilator side when he lost contact with his colleagues while working at the 1305 coal face. Following his disappearance after 3:00 am, a rescue team launched a search operation and discovered him in an unconscious state near the seal wall. He was immediately transported to the hospital for emergency medical attention, but he could not be revived.

Safety concerns and investigation

Although the mine operation department of Barapukuria Coal Mining Company Limited (BCMCL) reported the incident to the control room, the exact cause of his collapse remains unclear. The incident has raised significant questions regarding the effectiveness of safety oversight and technical monitoring within the high-risk environment of the coal mine. Officials are currently investigating whether any technical malfunctions or safety lapses contributed to the tragedy.

Parbatipur Model Police Station has initiated the process of filing an unnatural death case, and an autopsy will be conducted to ascertain the cause of death. BCMCL authorities confirmed they are coordinating with the consortium’s headquarters in China and the victim’s family. The company stated that the body will be handed over to the family following the completion of necessary legal procedures.

A wave of coordinated cocktail explosions and arson attacks struck four locations across Dhaka on Tuesday night, heightening public alarm over the deteriorating law and order situation. Unidentified assailants targeted Asadgate, Adabar, Mohakhali, and the Tejgaon industrial area, while a bus was set ablaze near the National Zoo in Mirpur. Authorities also recovered an unexploded cocktail behind Zahurul Haque Hall at Dhaka University, marking a significant escalation in recent acts of sabotage.

Intelligence reports indicate that 22 vehicles were torched across the country within a 24-hour period ending Tuesday morning. During this timeframe, at least 28 cocktail explosions were recorded nationwide, with 19 of these incidents occurring within the Dhaka metropolitan area. These coordinated attacks have created widespread panic among city residents as security agencies struggle to contain the surge in violence.

Details of the Attacks

Witnesses reported that two individuals on a motorcycle hurled explosives in front of a filling station at Asadgate before fleeing the scene. Similar tactics were employed at the Walton Plaza in Adabar, the Mohakhali bus stand, and the S.R. Enterprise filling station in Tejgaon. Law enforcement officials confirmed that the perpetrators managed to escape immediately after each blast, leaving no suspects in custody.

Government officials have attributed the ongoing sabotage to elements associated with the banned Awami League, alleging that these destructive acts are intended to incite political instability.

In response to the violence, the government has placed law enforcement agencies on high alert to suppress further unrest. Police headquarters and the Dhaka Metropolitan Police have intensified investigative efforts to identify the perpetrators and strengthen security measures across the capital. Authorities are now preparing special operations to dismantle the networks responsible for these attacks and bring those involved to justice.