Meherpur: A motorcyclist was killed and another injured in a road accident in the Ponder Ghat area of the district town on Sunday afternoon. The deceased was Emon Hossain, 28, son of Babul Hossain, a resident of the Bospara area of the town.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, eyewitnesses reported that Emon and Humayun were traveling towards Meherpur town from Mujibnagar on a motorcycle when it collided with an easy bike carrying wheat. The impact caused the wheat to spill onto the road, leading both riders to fall.
Moments later, a brick-laden tractor approaching from behind ran over Emon, causing critical injuries. Locals rushed both victims to Meherpur General Hospital, where on-duty doctors declared Emon dead.
Officer-in-Charge of Meherpur Sadar Police Station Humayun Kabir confirmed the matter.