MANIKGANJ, – A bicycle rider was killed as a passenger bus hit his cycle near Milk Vita office on Dhaka-Aricha Highway this morning.

The deceased was identified as Motahar Hossain, 45, a resident at the village Tara under Ghior Upazila of the district.

Highway Police said the accident occurred at around 11 am. Motahar was admitted to Manikganj Sadar Hospital in critical condition and referred to Dhaka latter. But he died on the way to Dhaka.