A tragic road accident on the Comilla–Sylhet regional highway in Devidwar upazila has claimed the life of a madrasa-going child, casting a pall of grief over the local community.
The incident occurred on Sunday morning in front of Azgar Ali School in the New Market area. According to eyewitness accounts, the child was travelling on a motorcycle with his father when the fatal sequence of events unfolded. While attempting to overtake a passenger bus, the motorcycle came into the path of an oncoming lorry. In a sudden reaction, the rider applied the brakes, causing the motorcycle to lose balance and skid onto the road. The child was thrown onto the carriageway.
Within moments, a lorry approaching from behind ran over the child. The entire incident took place in front of the father, who was left traumatised and overwhelmed by the scene. Local residents rushed to the spot and rescued the child, immediately transporting him to a nearby hospital. However, doctors declared him dead upon arrival.
Although the child’s identity was not immediately confirmed, local sources stated that he was a student of a madrasa situated near Azgar Ali School. Family members later arrived at the hospital in distress after being informed of the accident.
Eyewitnesses and residents of the area reported that the stretch of road where the accident occurred is in a poor condition, marked by potholes and surface damage. They also alleged that reckless overtaking and the heavy movement of goods vehicles frequently lead to dangerous situations on this route. According to them, similar accidents have occurred in the past, raising concerns about the lack of road safety enforcement.
A summary of the incident is presented below:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Comilla–Sylhet Regional Highway, Devidwar |
| Time | Sunday morning |
| Type of accident | Motorcycle skidding followed by lorry run-over |
| Victim | Madrasa-going child |
| Immediate cause | Sudden braking during overtaking attempt |
| Eyewitness account | Motorcycle lost control; lorry ran over child |
| Local concerns | Poor road condition and lack of traffic safety |
Officer-in-Charge of Devidwar Police Station, Moniruzzaman, confirmed that police reached the scene shortly after receiving the report. He stated that the body was recovered and that an initial investigation has been launched. Legal procedures are currently underway, and authorities are working to determine the exact circumstances leading to the accident.
The fatal incident has triggered widespread mourning in the locality. Residents have called for urgent road repairs, stricter traffic regulation, and improved monitoring of heavy vehicles to prevent further loss of life on this hazardous stretch of highway.