One killed in Banani road accident

An unidentified woman was killed after being hit by a vehicle in the capital's Banani area early today, police said.

Sub-inspector Md Sohel of Banani Police Station, said the incident occurred around 2:30am in front of the Naval Headquarters in Banani.

The woman suffered critical injuries and was found lying on the road.

On information, police rescued her and took her to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) around 4:00am, where doctors declared her dead.

The body has been kept at the hospital morgue for an autopsy, confirmed DMCH police camp in-charge Inspector Md Faruk.

Police said efforts are underway to identify the deceased. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has been informed, and fingerprint analysis is being conducted to help confirm her identity.

Authorities are also reviewing CCTV footage from the area to trace the vehicle responsible for the accident, said SI Sohel.