SHAJAHANPUR, BANGLADESH – MARCH 3, 2025 14-year-old Shawon, a bus helper, tragically died in the Majhira Bazar area. During the ride, he fell out of a Hanif company bus that was heading from Rangpur to Dhaka. He fell directly under the wheels and was run over and crushed.
The incident sparked strong outrage among local residents, who subsequently blocked the main Dhaka – Bogura highway to demand improvements in transport infrastructure, including the construction of an overpass at the site of the accident.
The body of the deceased was handed over to the family after the completion of legal formalities. Police confirmed that criminal proceedings will be initiated under the Road Transport Act.
In Bangladesh and other parts of Asia, buses have a special worker called a bus helper. These are usually young boys who earn money this way to support their families. Their job includes helping passengers board and disembark, shouting the names of stops, guiding the driver through narrow alleys, signaling the driver when to leave, maintaining order, and helping with loading and unloading luggage.
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