A truck helper who was seriously injured in blockade violence almost a week ago died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital yesterday.
On January 7, Atikur Rahman was riding on a truck travelling to Begumganj from Ghorashal, when bricks hurled by blockaders hit him in the forehead.
Delowar Hossain, driver of the truck, told the Dhaka Tribune the cement-laden vehicle came under attack at Bazra around 3pm.
The 22-year-old was admitted to a local clinic after the attack but was brought to the DMCH the following day as his condition deteriorated.
Dr Riaz Morshed, resident surgeon of the DMCH casualty unit, said Atikur died of head injuries. “The attack led to internal fractures in his head,” he said.
Sabbir Rahman, elder brother of the victim, said Delowar would not come home very often but would send money to mother.
“He would often tell mother to spend as much as she needed and save the rest. He also would say that he would one day take back the amount that had been saved when he would need it.
“But my brother is never going to return home to take back his money,” Sabbir added.
Ashraful Islam, officer-in-charge of Sonaimuri police station, told the Dhaka Tribune he was aware of the death of a man attacked by blockaders but could not take any action as no complaint was lodged with his police station.
