The deceased was identified as Masud Ahmed, 65, a local contractor.
Witnesses said Majid along with 4-5 locals, including Masud, went on a morning walk after Fajr prayers.
As they reached near Balaka Decorators on Town Hall Road, a speedy pickup van crashed into Masud who was walking by the MP.
Majid jumped off the spot to save himself from the crash while the pickup sped away after the accident.
Severely injured Masud was taken to Sadar Hospital where he was referred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) in the capital. However, he died on the way to the DMCH.
Meanwhile, MP’s supporters alleged that the accident was part of a conspiracy to kill Majid and demanded proper investigation into the accident.
Officer-in-charge of Sadar Model Police Station Shahidur Rahman said they were trying to arrest the pickup van driver.