Two passengers were killed in a collision between a CNG (auto-rickshaw) and a covered van in Panchdona, Narsingdi.

The accident occurred around 9:00 AM on Friday (September 25) in front of Bhatpara Bazar on the Panchdona-Tongi road.

The deceased have been identified as Saidul Islam (22), son of Khorshed Alam from Antarampur area of ​​Char-Dighaldi Union in Narsingdi Sadar Upazila, and Nur Uddin, son of Haris Molla from Matail South Para in Ashulia.

Police and eyewitnesses reported that a passenger-carrying CNG set out from Gazipur for Narsingdi around 8:00 AM. Upon reaching the Bhatpara road in Panchdona around 9:00 AM, the vehicle collided with an oncoming covered van while attempting to overtake. Nur Uddin died at the scene, while Saidul Islam passed away while being transported to the hospital. Upon receiving the news, police from Madhabdi Police Station recovered Nur Uddin’s body and took the CNG driver into custody.

Sub-Inspector (SI) Md. Jashim of Madhabdi Police Station stated that the bodies have been recovered and sent to the Narsingdi Sadar Hospital morgue for autopsies. Further legal action will be taken following discussions with the families of the deceased.