07 November 2021, 05:31

JU Deputy Controller Ashraful Alam Killed in Train Accident at Khilgaon

Ashraful Alam (45), Deputy Controller of Jahangirnagar University, was killed after being struck by a train near the Khilgaon rail crossing area in the capital. The incident took place on Saturday night.

According to hospital sources, the deceased’s hometown was in Jamalpur Sadar Upazila. His father’s name was Alauddin.

Railway police stated that Ashraful had traveled from Jamalpur to Dhaka on the Teesta Express train. After getting down at Khilgaon, he was crossing the railway track on foot when another train heading toward Chattogram, which had departed from Kamalapur, struck him. He was taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital in critical condition, where doctors declared him dead at around 2:00 a.m.

We pray for the forgiveness of our friend Bacchu’s departed soul. May Almighty Allah forgive his grave’s punishment and grant him Jannatul Ferdous. Accepting Bacchu’s sudden passing is truly difficult. May Allah grant his family the strength to endure this loss and bless and protect all of them.

Initiatives to be taken on behalf of Obolombon:

1. A Milad Mahfil will be arranged for Bacchu on Friday, 19 November, after Jumu’ah prayers at Zila School Mosque. Friend Rajib has been assigned responsibility for organizing the event. Friends from Mymensingh are requested to support Rajib in this regard. The necessary funds for the arrangement will be sent to Rajib’s bKash number by 17 November to ensure proper organization.

2. A delegation of 3–4 members from our side will meet Bacchu’s wife in mid-December to assure her that we stand beside her and her family. Contact numbers will also be provided so that she can reach us whenever needed.

3. We will maintain regular communication with Bacchu’s family and take appropriate measures according to their needs and circumstances through further discussions and decisions.

4. If Bacchu’s family wishes, support or recommendations may be provided in the future regarding his daughters’ education, employment, or marriage-related matters.