Three young friends died in a tragic road accident in Shibpur upazila of Narsingdi on Monday night.
The incident occurred in the Bandaradia area on the Itakhola–Shibpur regional road while the trio was returning home from an outing.
According to UNB, the deceased were identified as Saiful Islam (25), Apu Mia (20), and Ashik Mia (23) — all residents of Mirzakanadi in the Machimpur Union of Shibpur.
Family members and police reported that Saiful, Apu, and Ashik had gone for a ride to Narsingdi town earlier in the evening. Around 11:30pm, while returning home on a motorcycle, they were struck by an oncoming bus near Bandaradia.
The motorcycle was crushed, and all three riders were thrown onto the road, sustaining critical injuries.
Local residents rushed to the scene and transported the victims to Shibpur Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared Saiful Islam and Ashik Mia dead on arrival. Apu Mia, who was severely injured, was referred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment but died en route.
Sub-Inspector Ajay Bala of Shibpur Police Station said legal action will be taken if the victim’s families file a formal complaint regarding the incident.
The tragedy has cast a shadow over the Eid holidays, leaving a community mourning the untimely deaths of three young lives.