Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- A woman was killed and her husband was injured after a truck hit them in the Chalabhara Bazar area of Sirajganj's Kazipur upazila on Saturday.

The deceased was identified as Julekha Khatun, 35, wife of Harun-or Rashid from Chalabhara Purbapara village.

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Inspector (Investigation) of Kazipur Police Station, Lal Mia, said that the couple went for a walk on the road next to their house after Fajr prayers on Saturday morning. At that time, a speeding sand-laden truck ran over them, killing Julekha on the spot.

Locals rescued Harun-or Rashid, who was in serious condition, and took him to Bogra Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College Hospital (SZMEC).

On information, police arrived ...