Dhaka, Oct. 26 -- The metro rail authorities will take full responsibility for the family of a man who was killed after being hit by a bearing pad that fell from an overhead section of the urban train line, according to Road Transport and Bridges Advisor Fouzul Kabir Khan.

He made the announcement after visiting the site of the accident in Farmgate on Sunday afternoon.

"We will take full responsibility for the victim, meaning the metro rail authorities will do so. Initially, the victim's family will receive Tk 500,000. In addition, if any family member is able to work, they will be offered a job at the metro rail."

The victim, Abul Kalam, 36, died on the spot when a bearing pad detached from the structure and fell on him as he was walk...