- Bangladesh Plans Bonded Warehouse Reforms to Diversify Exports |
- Dhaka ranks 4th among world's most polluted cities this morning |
- Lula re-elected Brazilian president in runoff |
- PM arrives in Tokyo on four-day state visit to Japan |
- Saint Martin’s Island to Reopen for Tourists on Nov 1 |
Two bikers killed in Tangail road accident
Two motorcyclists were killed after their bike lost control in Madhupur upazila of the district this evening.
The accident occurred in the hilly forest area of Jhaloi along the Tangail-Mymensingh regional highway.
The deceased were identified as Rakib, 26, of Char Fasson upazila in Barishal and Yasin, 26, son of Mokhlesur Rahman from Pakutia Paschim Para in Deulabari union under Ghatail upazila of Tangail.
Police and local residents said the duo was travelling from Rasulpur in Madhupur towards Ghatail when their motorcycle, reportedly being driven at high speed, went out of control and crashed into an electric pole on the roadside.
Both riders were thrown off the bike and died on the spot, reports BSS.
Madhupur Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Emranul Kabir said police recovered the bodies and brought them to the station.
"The bodies will be handed over to the families after completing legal formalities," he added.