Old man dies as train hits him

Our Correspondent, Mymensingh
An old man died instantly after being hit by a train at Akua level crossing in Mymensingh town yesterday. The victim was identified as Rokon Uddin, 80, a resident of Boundary Road area in the town. Police said a Jamalpur bound intercity train hit Rokon while he was going to a nearby mosque for performing Johr prayers.