Boy dies hit by train in Rajshahi

A teenage boy was killed after he was hit by an intercity train in Budpara Dhalan area of Rajshahi city yesterday morning.

The deceased -- Sakib Al Hasan, 16, son of Yasin Ali of the area -- was an SSC candidate from Dasmari High School. Police said the incident occurred when Sakib fell on the rail track while crossing it with his bicycle.