DHAKA, May 31, 2022 (BSS) - A policeman was killed as a covered van hit his motorcycle in the capital's Kakrail crossing early today.

The deceased was identified as Md Shahidul Islam Mondol, 46, Son of Abdul Karim Mandal, a resident of Pastari village under Ishwarganj upazila in Mymensingh district.

Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) police camp in-charge Mohammad Bachchu Mia confirmed the matter to BSS.

The deceased Shahidul was working under Police Branch-1 of Home Ministry. He was a constable of Gazipur Highway Police.

"The accident took place at around 12.30 am," Subir Kumar Karmakar, Sub-Inspector (SI) of DMP's Ramna Police Station told BSS.

"A covered van hit the motorcycle of Shahidul, leaving him critically injured, he was immediately taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital where doctors declared him dead," he said.