A fatal road traffic accident in the Monirampur upazila of Jessore has resulted in the deaths of two young men. The incident occurred on Sunday, 31 May 2026, at approximately 21:00 BST, when the motorcycle they were riding lost control and collided with a roadside tree at the Khedapara Maniktala junction on the Rajganj–Pulerhat road.
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Profile of the Deceased and Incident Chronology
The victims have been identified as close friends and residents of Nadra village, located within the Kashimnagar union of Monirampur upazila:
Rakib Hossein (27): Son of Ismail Hossein, who was operating his personal motorcycle during the excursion.
Mehedi Hasan (23): Son of Kamruজ্জামান Mintu, who was travelling as the pillion passenger.
According to Faruk Hossein, the maternal uncle of the deceased operator, the two friends had departed their village on Sunday evening for a recreational visit to the notable Rajganj Floating Bridge area. Following their excursion, they commenced their return journey along the Rajganj–Pulerhat rural road.
As the motorcycle negotiated the Khedapara Maniktala junction at around 21:00 BST, the vehicle veered off the carriageway and struck a roadside hog plum (amra) tree. The impact inflicted severe polytrauma on both riders.
Emergency Medical Evacuation and Outcomes
Local residents gathered at the sound of the collision and extracted both unresponsive victims from the crash site. They were immediately evacuated via emergency transport to the Jessore 250-Bed General Hospital. Following initial clinical assessments and resuscitation attempts, the attending hospital physician officially pronounced both individuals dead at approximately 22:30 BST.
Incident Summary and Victim Profiles
| Parameter | Details / Metrics |
| Date and Time | Sunday, 31 May 2026, at approximately 21:00 BST |
| Exact Location | Khedapara Maniktala Junction, Rajganj–Pulerhat Road, Monirampur |
| Vehicle Involved | One personal motorcycle |
| Primary Casualty | Rakib Hossein, aged 27 (Motorcycle Operator) |
| Secondary Casualty | Mehedi Hasan, aged 23 (Pillion Passenger) |
| Medical Outcome | Both pronounced dead at Jessore General Hospital at 22:30 BST |
Law Enforcement Investigation and Formalities
Sub-Inspector (SI) Shahabur Rahman, representing the Khedapara Police Camp under Monirampur Police Station, verified the details of the crash. He confirmed that the bodies of both young men have been transferred to the morgue of the Jessore 250-Bed General Hospital for necessary post-mortem examinations.
The local police administration has registered the incident, and subsequent legal proceedings and formal documentation regarding the accidental deaths remain underway.