Nupur Akhter (23), a garment worker, was going to Gaibandha on a motorcycle with her husband after hearing the news of her mother's death. Cousin Runa Akhtar was with her. But he returned home after being hit by a truck on the way.
This tragic accident took place in Bhavanipur area of Sherpur upazila of Bogra on Sunday morning. Nupur's cousin Runa was also killed. Nupur's husband Rakibul Islam (29), who was injured in the accident, is now admitted to the hospital.
According to the information provided by the families of Nupur and Runa, their home is in Dakshingidari village of Gaibandha Sadar Upazila. Both of them worked in a garment factory in Ashulia. Nupur's mother died last Saturday night. They left for home on a motorcycle early this morning. On reaching Dhanmundi area of Bhavanipur union at 7:30 am, the truck hit the motorcycle carrying the Nupurs.
