A cyclist was killed in a road accident in Banka Brick Field area under Jibannagar Upazila of Chuadanga on Friday.
The deceased was identified as Jiarul, 47, resident of Minajpur village under Jibannagar Upazila of the district. Police and witnesses said the accident took place in the area at 10:30am when he was going to local market from his house. He was riding a bicycle. An engine-run van hit the bicycle he was riding, leaving him injured critically. Locals rushed him to Jibannagar Upazila Health Complex where on-duty doctor declared him dead. Jibannagar Police Station Officer-in-Charge confirmed the matter to the media.
