Sirajganj: Two cousins were killed after a running train hit them while they were taking a selfie in Ullapara Upazila of Sirajganj District on the Dhaka-Ishwardi railway line on Thursday.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the deceased were identified as Faisal Kabir, 25, son of Akter Hossain of Dhukuria Bera village in Belkuchi Upazila, and Al Fesani, 24, son of Abdul Latif Pramanik of the same upazila. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon while they were taking a selfie with blooming shimul flowers near the Ghatina railway bridge in Ullapara upazila.
Dulal Uddin, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Sirajganj Bazar Railway Police Station (GRP), reported that rows of shimul trees on both sides of the Ghatina railway bridge have become a popular spot as the flowers bloom in spring. Many people gather there to enjoy the view and take selfies.
On Thursday afternoon, the two youths left their motorcycles near the bridge to capture the scenery. During this time, a Dhaka-bound high-speed train hit them, result
ing in the immediate death of Faisal Kabir. Locals managed to rescue Al Fesani, who was in critical condition, and rushed him to Sirajganj General Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment.
Police retrieved the bodies from the location in the evening and took them to the police station. A case has been filed with the concerned police station, according to the OC.