CHATTOGRAM, May 23, 2026 (BSS) - Two motorcyclists were tragically killed after being struck by a passenger bus at Ansar Camp area in Patiya upazila this afternoon. The victims were identified as Md. Tajlim (17) and Shahadat Hossain Sami (16), both residents of Ward No. 1 of Kachuai Union in the upazila. Another individual named Joy (18) sustained injuries and is currently receiving treatment at Chattogram Medical College Hospital.

 The incident occurred when the three friends were out for a motorcycle ride and were hit by a Hanif Paribahan bus. One of the motorcyclists died on the spot, while the other passed away on way to Patiya Health Complex. The bus has been seized by locals, and both the motorcycle and bus are now in the custody of the Highway Police, according to Patiya Crossing Highway Police OC Md. Harunur Rashid.