by Hafizur Rahman
Cox’s Bazar, April 29, 2026 — A six year old child was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Block G near the SHED Nutrition Centre in Camp 13 on April 28, according to witnesses.
Local residents said an IOM vehicle hit the child while he was walking near the centre. Witnesses reported that the child was still alive after the initial impact.
They further alleged that the driver then reversed the vehicle and struck the child again, causing severe injuries that led to his death at the scene.
“The child was innocent and was just walking near the centre when the accident happened. He survived the first hit but died after the vehicle came back and hit him again,” one witness said.
The incident has caused shock, fear, and anger among residents in the camp. Witnesses said many people believe the driver is responsible for the child’s death.
Authorities are expected to investigate the incident to determine what happened and take appropriate action.
