A 64-year-old motorcyclist has lost his life in a fatal collision involving a freight-laden lorry on the Chittagong-Cox’s Bazar highway in Chakaria. The victim, identified as Mahbubur Rahman, died at the scene following the heavy impact.
The incident occurred at around midday on Sunday, 8 November, near the Goyalmara area of North Harbang, situated under the Harbang Union of Chakaria Upazila. According to local reports, Mahbubur Rahman was travelling towards Satkania on his motorcycle when a speeding cargo lorry struck his vehicle from behind. The severity of the crash killed him instantaneously.
The deceased was a resident of the Nabi Mikar household in the Saiyidabad area, located within the Chhadaha Union of Satkania Upazila in Chittagong. He was the son of the late Abul Khayer.
Upon receiving news of the crash, officers from the Chiringa Highway Police Station, stationed at Baniarchhar, rushed to the location to secure the area and handle the traffic situation. Officers recovered the victim’s body from the site and subsequently seized both the damaged motorcycle and the lorry involved in the collision.
Sergeant Zakibul Islam Farhad of the Chiringa Highway Police confirmed the details of the accident. He stated that law enforcement officers reacted swiftly to clear the highway and retrieve the vehicles involved. He added that the body of the deceased would be handed over to his relatives once all formal legal procedures and documentation were completed. Authorities are currently conducting a initial investigation to determine the exact circumstances leading up to the crash.
The Chittagong-Cox’s Bazar highway has long been a focal point of concern regarding road safety in the region. Spanning vital trade and tourism corridors, the route experiences heavy daily traffic, including long-distance coaches, freight transport, and private commuter vehicles. Local residents and transport observers have repeatedly highlighted the perils associated with high speeds, reckless overtaking, and the mixing of heavy goods vehicles with smaller modes of transport like motorcycles.
This tragic event serves as a sharp reminder of the continuous hazards faced by motorists along major arterial roads across the country. Local authorities routinely advise drivers to exercise heightened caution, particularly along two-lane stretches where rapid freight movement presents significant risks to vulnerable road users.
