A 55-year-old woman was killed and two others were seriously injured when a passenger bus operated by Shyamoli Paribahan struck them on the Kushtia-Meherpur regional highway in Mirpur upazila of Kushtia on Thursday morning.

The deceased was identified as Bhanumati (55), hailing from Kushtia district. According to police and eyewitnesses, the tragic incident occurred at around 9:30 AM in front of Sadarpur Madrasa under Mirpur upazila when the speeding bus hit the passersby, leaving Bhanumati dead on the spot.

Local residents along with police personnel swiftly recovered the body and rushed the injured to a nearby hospital for immediate medical attention. Mirpur Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md. Shahidul Islam confirmed the casualty, adding that efforts are currently underway to seize the vehicle and complete necessary legal formalities.