DHAKA, Feb 19, 2026 (BSS) - A 45-year-old woman was killed after being struck by two speeding motorbikes while getting down from a rickshaw in front of a nursing college in Shahbagh, Dhaka,  on Wednesday night. The deceased, Mukta Akhter, was a flower seller by profession and used to sell flowers in Shahbagh area to support her family. The accident occurred around 10 pm on February 18. According to family members, Mukta was returning home by rickshaw at night. As she got off the rickshaw in front of Shahbagh Nursing College, two speeding motorbikes hit her, causing her to fall onto the road and lose consciousness. Passersby rescued her and rushed her to the Emergency Department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital. She was later shifted to the One Stop Emergency Center (OSEC), where doctors declared her dead around 2 am while she was undergoing treatment. Mukta’s cousin, Billal Hossain, said she hailed from the Noapara area of Jashore district and was currently living in Roni Market area of Kamrangirchar.  “She used to sell flowers in Shahbagh and run her family. The reckless speeding of the motorbikes took her life,” he said. Inspector Mohammad Faruk, in-charge of the police camp at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, confirmed that the body has been kept at the hospital morgue for autopsy. Two motorbike drivers have been arrested and the two motorcycles involved in the accident have been seized.  

RAJSHAHI, Feb 19, 2026 (BSS) - To implement the Policy-2012 on Preventing Coaching Business by Teachers of Educational Institutions, a 10-member sub-committee has been formed in Rajshahi. The committee related to the operation of private coaching centers was approved through a notification signed by Deputy Commissioner Afia Akhtar today (Thursday)). According to the notification, the coaching business conducted by teachers of educational institutions is creating inequality in the education system and negatively affecting classroom-based teaching. In this context, the committee will work to effectively implement the 2012 policy, monitor coaching centers, and prevent irregularities. By virtue of his position, District Education Officer Md. Zayedur Rahman has been appointed President, and Golam Mostafa Mamun, General Secretary of CAB Rajshahi, has been made Member Secretary of the committee. Other members, by virtue of their positions, include the principals of Rajshahi Education Board Government Model School and College and Rajshahi Government Model School and College; the head teachers of Rajshahi Collegiate School, Government Laboratory High School, Government Promothonath Girls’ High School, Government Girls’ High School (Helenabad), Siroil Government High School, and Haji Muhammad Mohsin Government High School. Golam Mostafa Mamun, Member Secretary of the sub-committee, said, “Rajshahi has long been known as an education city. Maintaining the quality, ethics, and discipline of education here is extremely important. Coaching business by teachers of educational institutions is in no way acceptable. We want students to receive complete and quality education at their schools and not become dependent on additional coaching.” He further said, “This committee will conduct regular monitoring, receive and verify complaints, and, if necessary, recommend administrative action. With the cooperation of guardians, students, and all concerned, effective steps will be taken to stop the coaching business in Rajshahi.” Concerned stakeholders believe that if the initiative is properly implemented, classroom-based teaching will be strengthened and students will have the opportunity to pursue education in a financially less burdensome environment.