Councillor Killed in Road Crash

A tragic road accident in Nalchity upazila of Jhalokathi district claimed the life of a municipal councillor and left a foreign businessman critically injured on Sunday afternoon, triggering widespread grief across the locality.

The deceased has been identified as Humayun Kabir Sagor, 37, a councillor of Ward No. 9 of the Nalchity municipality. He was travelling with Thai businessman Md. Sohel, who sustained severe injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital in Barishal. Medical officials have described his condition as critical.

According to police and eyewitness accounts, the accident occurred around midday on the Barishal–Khulna regional highway in the Rayapur area of Nalchity upazila. The two men were returning from Barishal towards Jhalokathi on a motorcycle when the vehicle reportedly lost control. In a sudden and violent impact, the motorcycle collided with a roadside tree, throwing both riders onto the road and leaving them seriously injured.

Local residents quickly rushed to the scene after the crash. They rescued the injured men and transported them to Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital without delay. Despite emergency medical intervention, doctors declared Councillor Sagor dead upon arrival. Md. Sohel was admitted to the emergency department and remains under close observation due to the severity of his injuries.

News of the councillor’s death spread rapidly, casting a pall of mourning over Nalchity and surrounding areas. Local government representatives, political colleagues and residents expressed deep sorrow at the sudden loss, remembering Sagor for his active involvement in public service and community welfare activities.

Police officials confirmed that they reached the accident site shortly after being informed. An investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the crash. Initial indications suggest that loss of control of the motorcycle may have led to the collision, though authorities have not ruled out other contributing factors.

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Local residents also raised concerns over the safety of the Rayapur stretch of the highway, describing it as accident-prone. They cited issues such as sharp bends, high vehicle speeds, and inadequate road safety measures. Many have called on the authorities to strengthen traffic management and improve infrastructure to prevent further tragedies on this busy regional route.

The incident has once again highlighted road safety challenges in the region, leaving the community in mourning and renewing demands for urgent preventive action.