Two youths Killed in Separate Motorcycle Accidents in Habiganj and Sunamganj

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Habiganj/Sunamganj Correspondent : Two youths were killed in separate motorcycle accidents in Chunarughat upazila of Habiganj and Dirai upazila of Sunamganj. At least three others were seriously injured in the accidents. They were taken to Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment, as their conditions were critical.

The deceased were identified as Fahim Chowdhury, 20, son of Russell Mia of Bilpar village in Chunarughat upazila of Habiganj, and Himel Das, 19, son of Moti Lal Das of Mahatabpur village in Sarmangal Union of Dirai upazila in Sunamganj.

According to local sources, three friends went for a ride to Amu Tea Garden on a motorcycle on Sunday night (October 18). After spending some time there, they were returning home on the same motorcycle at around midnight. When they reached the Ghanashyampur area of Ahmadabad Union, the rider lost control of the motorcycle due to excessive speed. The speeding motorcycle crashed violently into a roadside tree, throwing all three riders onto the road and leaving them seriously injured.

Hearing the loud crash, local residents rushed to the scene, rescued the injured and took them to Chunarughat Upazila Health Complex, where the attending physician declared Fahim Chowdhury dead. As the conditions of the other two injured friends, Mahi, 19, and Shuvo, 22, deteriorated, they were referred to Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital later that night for advanced treatment.

Chunarughat Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Saiful Islam confirmed the incident, saying that police had visited the scene after receiving the news. Further legal proceedings are underway.

Meanwhile, in Dirai upazila of Sunamganj, a 19-year-old youth named Himel Das died while undergoing treatment after being injured in a head-on collision between two motorcycles.

The accident occurred at around 4:00 pm on Sunday in the Bharargaon area of the Dirai-Shyamar Char road. According to local sources, Tamim Mia and Saiful Mia of Rajanagar Union were returning home on one motorcycle. Meanwhile, Himel Das and his friend Joy Das were heading towards Dirai town on another motorcycle from the opposite direction. The two motorcycles collided head-on when they reached the Bharargaon area.

Himel and Joy sustained serious injuries and were bleeding heavily. Local residents rescued them and initially took them to Dirai Upazila Health Complex. They were later referred to Sylhet for advanced treatment. Himel Das died on Monday morning while receiving treatment there. His friend Joy Das remains under treatment at Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital in critical condition.

Dirai Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md. Aminul Islam said police had made inquiries after learning about the accident. He added that legal action would be taken following an investigation if a written complaint was submitted by the deceased’s family.