A devastating road accident in the Pabai Shekpara area of Purbadhala upazila, Netrokona, claimed the lives of a husband and wife and left two others injured on Saturday evening, May 24.
The victims, Nizam Uddin (54) and his wife Rokeya Begum (42) from Chhoshaura village, were returning home from Fazilpur Bazar after visiting a potential bride for their son. Nizam, who was driving the battery-operated auto-rickshaw, was accompanied by his wife, daughter, and the daughter’s maternal uncle.
Around 7:00 PM, their vehicle collided head-on with a covered van on the Shyamganj-Birishiri regional highway. Nizam and Rokeya died on the spot, while the others sustained injuries.
Purbadhala Police have detained the van’s driver and helper. Officer-in-Charge Mohammad Nurul Alam confirmed that legal steps are underway following a full investigation.
