An elderly man named Md. Tajem Ali Howlader, aged 75, was killed after being struck by a speeding motorcycle in Muladi municipality of Barishal. The accident occurred around 12 p.m. on Tuesday at the Chardigri area along the Muladi-Mridhahat road. The motorcycle rider was also injured in the incident. Tajem Ali was a resident of Chardigri village and the son of the late Bajlu Howlader.

According to local and eyewitness sources, Tajem Ali was crossing the Muladi-Mridhahat road when the speeding motorcycle hit him forcefully, causing him to fall and sustain severe head and body injuries. The motorcycle rider lost control and fell to the road, sustaining injuries as well. Locals immediately rescued the victims and took them to Muladi Upazila Health Complex, where the on-duty doctor declared Tajem Ali dead.

The report did not include further details about the condition of the injured rider or any official investigation into the accident.