JHENAIDAH, May 29, 2026 (BSS) - A minor child named Meem Khatun, 03, was killed after being hit by a moving auto-van in Shailkupa upazila of the district.

The accident occurred today around 11am in Goshaidanga village under Sarutia Union of the upazila. 

The deceased Meem was the daughter of Kabir Hossain of the same village.

According to police and locals, Meem was playing beside the road in front of her house. At that time, a passenger-carrying auto-van lost control and hit the child.

As the child was crushed under the wheels of the auto-van, family members rescued her in critical condition and took her to Shailkupa Upazil Health Complex, where the on-duty doctor declared her dead.

Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Shailkupa Police Station Humayun Kabir Molla confirmed the incident saying legal action will be taken in this regard.