Two students of Mymensingh's Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University were killed when a speedy bus hit them from behind in Trishal on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway this evening.

The deceased were identified as first year student Abdullah Al Mamun and third year student Mahfuzur Rahman Asif of computer science and engineering (CSE), said SM Hafizur Rahman, public relations officer of the university.

The accident took place around 7:00pm in front of the university as a Mymensingh-bound bus of Shahjalal Paribahan from Dhaka hit their motorbike when they were taking the highway from the campus, he said.

At this, Mamun died on the spot while doctors pronounced Asif dead when he was whisked off to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital with critical injuries.

Police seized the bus but its driver managed to flee, said Moniruzzaman, officer-in-charge of Trishal Police Station.

In protest, agitated students of the university blocked the highway for nearly one hour.

They demanded arrest and punishment of the driver.

The university authorities meanwhile suspended all classes and examinations tomorrow, Hafizur told The Daily Star.

They will also hold milad-mehfil on the campus, he added.