A tragic road accident in Shibalaya, Manikganj, claimed the lives of a married couple on Thursday afternoon, sending shockwaves through the local community. The incident occurred near the Barangail Bus Stand on the busy Dhaka–Aricha highway, a stretch notorious for traffic congestion and frequent accidents.
The victims were identified as Dr. Monayem Khan, a 50-year-old rural healthcare physician, and his 45-year-old wife, Jyotsna Akter. Dr. Khan died instantly at the scene when their motorcycle was struck, while his wife succumbed to her injuries later at Manikganj 250-Bed Hospital.
Barangail Highway Police Station’s Officer-in-Charge, Harun Or Rashid, confirmed the incident, providing initial details of the accident. He explained that the couple had been travelling from Dhaka’s South Khan area to their ancestral home in Faridpur on a motorcycle. According to his statement, a passenger bus attempted to overtake a goods truck near the bus stand, leading to the motorcycle being crushed between the two larger vehicles.
Dr. Khan died immediately at the scene, while his wife was rushed to the nearby hospital. Despite intensive care, she could not be saved. The OC noted that both bodies are currently at the hospital morgue, and the victims’ relatives have been informed. Authorities have detained the truck involved in the collision, while efforts are ongoing to identify and locate the bus. Legal action has been initiated in accordance with road safety laws.
Eyewitnesses reported that the highway section where the accident occurred is particularly hazardous, with high traffic density and frequent reckless driving. Local residents stressed that motorists often exceed speed limits and that larger vehicles, such as buses and trucks, pose serious risks to motorcycles and pedestrians.
Below is a summary of the key details of the accident:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Barangail Bus Stand, Shibalaya, Manikganj |
| Date & Time | Thursday, Afternoon |
| Victims | Dr. Monayem Khan (50), Jyotsna Akter (45) |
| Occupation | Rural Healthcare Physician |
| Travel Route | South Khan, Dhaka → Faridpur |
| Accident Cause | Motorcycle crushed between overtaking bus and truck |
| Hospital | Manikganj 250-Bed Hospital |
| Current Status | Bodies at hospital morgue; relatives informed |
| Legal Action | Truck detained, bus identification ongoing |
Road safety experts have called for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations on the Dhaka–Aricha highway and other high-risk routes. They emphasised the importance of maintaining safe speeds, adherence to overtaking rules, and regular vehicle maintenance to prevent such fatal incidents.
The deaths of Dr. Khan and his wife have left the local community in mourning, highlighting once again the urgent need for improved road safety measures in the region.
