A tragic road accident claimed the lives of two young men in Ashuganj Upazila of Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh, on Wednesday evening, when their motorcycle collided head-on with a speeding truck. The victims, both motorcycle riders, died instantly as a result of the severe impact.
According to local reports, the collision occurred around 6:00 pm on 14 January on the Dhaka–Sylhet highway, near the Sonarampur Bridge in the Sadar Union of Ashuganj Upazila. Eyewitnesses described how the two riders were travelling towards Bhairab on their motorcycle when the truck, reportedly moving at high speed, struck them head-on. The motorcycle was mangled beyond recognition, leaving both riders critically injured.
Local residents immediately rushed the injured to Ashuganj Upazila Health Complex. Unfortunately, medical staff declared both victims dead upon arrival. The deceased have been identified as Shaimun (20), son of Shahidul Islam from Laxmipur village, Bhairab, Kishoreganj, and Abdur Rahman (23), son of Makrul Molla from the same village.
Ashuganj police chief, Officer-in-Charge Md. Safiul Alam Chowdhury, confirmed that authorities were dispatched to both the accident site and the health complex following reports of the crash. However, relatives had already retrieved the bodies from the hospital and taken them to Bhairab prior to the police’s arrival. The incident has been formally reported to the Highway Police.
Officer-in-Charge of Hatikhata Highway Police, Md. Jahangir Alam, stated that the department is investigating the accident and will take necessary legal action. Traffic in the vicinity was temporarily disrupted but later restored after police managed the scene. Authorities also stressed the importance of adhering to traffic regulations to prevent similar fatal accidents in the future.
The table below provides a summary of the victims’ information:
| Name | Age | Village | Upazila | District | Mode of Transport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaimun | 20 | Laxmipur | Bhairab | Kishoreganj | Motorcycle |
| Abdur Rahman | 23 | Laxmipur | Bhairab | Kishoreganj | Motorcycle |
Eyewitnesses and local officials noted that the stretch of highway near Sonarampur Bridge is particularly busy, and high-speed vehicles often pose a danger to motorcyclists. They called for stricter traffic enforcement, improved road safety measures, and public awareness campaigns to prevent such tragic incidents.
The accident underscores the critical need for responsible driving, especially on heavily trafficked highways, and highlights the vulnerability of motorcyclists in Bangladesh, who are frequently exposed to road hazards caused by speeding and negligent drivers.