Highlights:
- A tragic Metro accident was happened in Farmgate.
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Victim: Abul Kalam Azad, 35
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Location: Farmgate, between pillars 432 and 433
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Two children left fatherless, two others injured
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Public demands better safety measures for metro operations
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Dhaka on Sunday as a man lost his life after a metro bearing pad fell on him, leaving his young family devastated.
This tragic metro accident serves as a painful reminder that urban infrastructure must prioritize human life above all. For Irin Akter and her children, the loss is immeasurable, a void no money or apology can ever fill.
The victim, Abul Kalam Azad, 35, was struck near pillars 432 and 433 in Farmgate around 12:30 PM. His wife, Irin Akter, shared her grief, saying, “This is not just death it is murder. Money or compensation cannot replace my husband.”
Irin Akter revealed the emotional toll on their children, aged 4 and 3. “My little boy and daughter have lost their father. How can any compensation ever fill this void?” she said, her voice trembling.
Abul Kalam Azad, originally from Ishwarkathi in Naria, Shariatpur, worked in a travel agency in Uttara. He lived with his wife and children in Chashara, Narayanganj.
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His brother-in-law, Sohag Ahmed, said, “Abul Kalam had spent some time in Malaysia but had returned to Bangladesh after getting married six years ago. We do not know why he went to Farmgate today.”
The accident caused an immediate halt in metro operations, and two more people were injured. Dhaka Police, through Tejgaon Police Station’s SI Ikhtiar Hossain, confirmed the details and emphasized ongoing investigations.
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The sudden death of Abul Kalam has sparked public outrage, as many question the safety measures of Dhaka Metro. Citizens and experts alike are calling for stricter safety checks to prevent such tragic incidents in the future.
This tragedy highlights not only the personal loss for Abul Kalam’s family but also the broader issues of urban safety. Losing a primary breadwinner has immediate emotional and financial consequences. Irin Akter’s plea reminds us that no monetary compensation can heal the emotional wounds left behind.
Dhaka Metro authorities have promised an inquiry, but for families like Irin’s, justice is not just about compensation, it is about ensuring no other family suffers the same fate.
