A tragic accident occurred in Dhaka’s Farmgate area when a bearing pad from the metro rail structure fell and fatally struck a pedestrian. The incident happened around 12:30 PM near the Krishibid Institute, according to Tejgaon Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mobarak Hossain. The deceased has been identified as Abul Kalam Azad, a resident of Naria upazila in Shariatpur. Witnesses reported that Azad was walking along the footpath when the heavy pad suddenly fell from above, killing him instantly. Police arrived promptly at the scene and have sent the body for post-mortem examination. Initial investigations suggest that the bearing pad, which helps control vibrations in the metro structure, detached during train movement. Authorities have temporarily suspended metro operations in the area and initiated an inquiry. The incident has raised nationwide concerns over metro rail safety and maintenance practices.