GOPALGANJ, Nov 5, 2025 (BSS) - A five-year-old girl Saima Khanam was killed when a engine-run van hit her in Mansabari Bazar area of Amtoli union under Kotalipara upazila of the district today.

The deceased was Saima Khanam, daughter of late Shahjalal Mia of the same area.

The accident occurred this morning when a speeding van hit the girl while she was crossing the road. She was taken to Kotalipara Upazila Health Complex in critical condition.

When her condition deteriorated, she was sent to 250-bed General Hospital where Saima died while undergoing treatment. 

Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Kotalipara Police Station Khandaker Hafizur Rahman confirmed the matter.