Two women were killed after a bus ran over them in front of Xinxian Restaurant near Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in the city today (July 1). 

The duty officer of the airport police station Mahbubur Rahman confirmed the matter. 

The victims were identified as Minara Begum, 55, wife of Abdul Hakim and Moni Begum, 36, wife of Badsha Miah of Shrrebordi Police Station in Sherpore district. They resided in Dakkhinkhan area of the capital.
 
Biman Bandar Police Station Officer-in-charge (OC) Md Asalam Uddin Mollah said the incident took place around 11am when they were crossing the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in front of the Xinxian Restaurant.

Police seized the bus and arrested its driver Md Shahin from the spot, he added.

A bus of Binimoy Paribahan hit several pedestrians in the area. Minara died on the spot and Moni who was injured critically, succumbed to her injuries at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH).

A case was lodged with Biman Bandar Police Station in this connection.

BDST: 1950 HRS, JULY 01, 2023
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