Billboard collapses in Motijheel
A billboard collapsed in front of Sonali Bank in Motijheel area of Dhaka, blocking one side of the road. Photo: Banglar Chokh
A billboard collapsed after the iron pillar carrying it uprooted this afternoon blocking one side of the road in front of Sonali Bank in Motijheel area of Dhaka.
A youth aged around 22, who is yet to be identified, has sustained minor injuries and a rickshaw has been damaged in the incident.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. The injured was rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital where he was given primary treatment and released later, said Farman Ali, officer-in-charge of Motijheel Police Station.
The billboard fell around 4:00pm, he added.
Dhaka South City Corporation has been informed about the incident immediately and steps have been taken to clear the road for vehicular movements, said the police officer.
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