Three teenage boys lost their lives in the early hours of Monday (23 December) when the motorcycle they were riding collided with a roadside pillar in Cumilla's Sadar upazila.
The tragic incident occurred around 1am in the Araiora area as the boys were returning from a wedding programme.
The victims have been identified as Ahad Hossain, 14, son of Khalil; Emon Hossain, 16, son of Monir Hossain; and another Emon Hossain, 15, son of Zakir Hossain, according to Mohinul Islam, officer-in-charge of Kotwali Model Police Station.
Police and local sources confirmed the details of the accident. "The bodies have been recovered and are currently at the police station," said the officer-in-charge. The remains will be handed over to the families following the completion of legal formalities, he added.
The tragic accident has left the local community in mourning, highlighting the risks associated with night-time travel and the vulnerability of young riders on the road.
