Two people were dead and three were injured when two motorcycles collided head-on on Srinagar-Dohar bypass road at Jashurgaon under Srinagar upazila on Tuesday night. The deceased was identified as Yeasin, 22, a grocery shop owner, and Saimon, 18, son of Shamsul Islam. Aminul Islam, officer-in-charge of Srinagar police Station, said the accident occurred around 9:30 pm when the two motorcycles collided with each other, leaving the two dead on the spot and three others injured. Also read: 3 dead in Syhlet road accident The injured were taken to a local hospital. Also read: 7 killed and 16 injured in road accidents in 3 districts

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Tuesday said that motorcycles will be allowed to ply the Padma Bridge from 6 am on April 20. “This opportunity has been given at the instruction of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on experimental basis,” he said at Ganabhaban. The minister said that motorcycles can cross the Padma Bridge using the service lane.  Quader said that motorcycles should cross the Padma Bridge following the speed limit, and the maximum speed limit for motorcycles will be 60 kilometres per hour. He warned that if discipline is not maintained, the opportunity of riding motorcycles on the Padma Bridge will be cancelled.  The Bridges Division banned motorbike movement on the bridge from 27 June, 2022.

Four people have won motorbikes by making the highest weekly scores in a game played on mobile financial service Nagad's app. The bikes were recently handed over to Tahmina Akhter Lilly, M Hazrat Ali, Akhiful and Rihat Hasan Tuhin in the capital. Read more: Nagad wins UK-based Global Brand Award 2022 Nagad users played the game under "10 Takar Offer," a mobile recharge campaign, which ran from October 18 to November 14.  Nagad Chief Commercial Officer Sadat Adnan Ahmad, Chief Operating Officer Golam Mortuza Chowdhury, Chief Corporate Governance Officer and Chief Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer Nurul Alam, Head of Strategy Department Salahuddin Mohammed Yousuf, Head of Digital Marketing Romael Hasan Wahid, General Manager Abu Sufian Mohammad Khaled, Deputy General Manager (Brand) Ali Ahsan, and Head of Customer Service Kaushik Saha were present at the prize giving ceremony. Read more: Nagad declares charge-free services for police Around 148,093 Nagad customers took part in the 10 Takar Dour. Each of the 100 top scorers during every campaign day received a prize of Tk100. Sadat Adnan said: "Nagad regularly arranges such games for its users to make their leisure time more enjoyable as well as offer them chances to win exciting prizes."

Experts have suggested that the authorities control the use of motorcycles, blamed for causing the highest number of road traffic crashes and fatalities across the country. According to the experts the two-wheeler bikes are at least 30 times more accident-prone compared with four-wheelers. Many western countries and some Asian countries, particularly Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia have already started encouraging the use of bicycles replacing motorbikes to reduce accidents, they said. READ: Motorcycle Categories: Different Types of Motorbikes Explained But no serious attention is being paid to control motorbikes in Bangladesh. Rather the government’s fiscal policy promotes these two-wheeler vehicles, claimed the experts.  With the increase of motorbikes on the roads the number of fatal accidents is also rising, said the experts. The casualties in motorcycle accidents doubled in the last two years, according to the 2021 report of Road Safety Foundation, an organisation that campaigns for safe roads. Read Wear quality helmets while on the streets, IGP tells motorbikers In 2021, a total of 6,284 people were killed and 7,468 others were injured in 5,371 road accidents throughout the country. Of them, 2,214 people (motorcyclists and pillion riders) were killed in 2,078 motorcycle accidents, which are 35.23 per cent of the total casualties and 38.68 per cent of all road accidents respectively. But the total number of people who lost lives in motorcycle accidents was 1,462 in 2020 and 945 in 2019.  Also the number of motorbike accidents was only 1,189 in 2019. READ: Traffic Dept’s daylong drive in capital sees 120 motorbikes seized “According to science, two-wheeler vehicles are 30 times more accident-prone as compared to four-wheeler vehicles. It is well documented internationally. But the risk might be higher here in Bangladesh due to chaotic traffic and lack of safety measures,” said Prof Dr Md Shamsul Hoque, former director of the Accident Research Institute at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). Terming the motorbikes as a ‘curse’ on the road, he said the problem would be more severe in the coming days as the government’s fiscal policy promotes the risky vehicles instead of discouraging them. “It’s time for our soul-searching and take steps to check motorbikes,” he said. Read Motorbike Riding in Winter: How to beat the cold weather? He said the two-wheelers have no balance and are very unstable, which causes accidents even due to speed breakers and small potholes. They face greater risks of being hit by large vehicles. Its riders are mostly youths and teenagers who feel thrilled with speed and high-sound and love to ride recklessly, he said. Those who have fiancé and girlfriends prefer motorbikes with pillion seats inclined to the rider, he said. Besides, motorcycle configuration and design are also attractive to youths, said Prof Hoque. Read Safety Gears for Motorcycle Riders: Necessity and Types Since there is no shield for motorcyclists and pillion riders, they are killed, in many cases, by the second strike or run over by another vehicle on active roads, he said. In many other countries, bicycles instead of motorbikes are promoted for the sake of the safety and healthy life as well as to prevent environmental pollution as two-wheelers are a major source of noise pollution, he said.   Another former ARI Director Prof Moazzem Hossain said the motorbike accidents are growing as these speedy vehicles, which are by-default accident-prone ones, are increasing in number, and simultaneously its riders are reckless in following traffic rules. Read Motorbike kills a woman returning home from afternoon walk “Since the government could not ensure alternative reliable public transportation systems in the major cities, motorcycles are mushrooming in the country. A big policy mistake is here,” he said. Prof Hossain suggested development of bicycle networks and lanes alongside developing planned public bus systems in the major cities and throughout the country. The government has financial capacity to introduce reliable and safe bus services here, he added. General Secretary of National Committee to Protect Shipping, Roads and Railways Ashis Kumar Dey said, “Increasing motorbike accidents have emerged as a matter of deep concern in the country.” Read Schoolboy commits suicide over motorcycle He mentioned unskilled and untrained riders, reckless riding, young riders, providing passengers and goods services by motorcyclists, laxity in following and enforcing laws and traffic rules as major causes for growing motorbike accidents in the country. According to Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA), the number registered motorbikes are more than 35 lakh. Nearly nine lakh of the registered motorcycles operate in Dhaka city alone.

In a small but terribly populous country like Bangladesh, riding a motorcycle makes mobility fast, easier, and cost-effective for most people. There is a huge market for motorcycles in the country. It may come as a surprise to know that more than fifteen motorcycle brands are running their business in a great way in Bangladesh. But which are the most selling motorbikes? Let's find them out. Read:The most popular car models in Bangladesh The Top Sold Motorbikes in Bangladesh Bajaj Discover 125 Bajaj is one of the most popular Indian motorcycle brands available in Bangladesh, and they hold their record in terms of motorcycle sales. Bajaj has recently launched new bikes in their 125cc segment, which is Bajaj Discover 125cc. The new Bajaj Discover 125 uses the same 125cc engine as before. However, the engine has been refined much more than before. The engine displacement is 124.6cc, and the engine is a four-stroke, single-cylinder, DTS-I, air-cooled engine. The engine can produce about 14.72 bhp @ 7500 pm and 11 Nm of torque @ 5500 rpm. The features of Bajaj Discover 125cc have changed a lot. However, the most elegant feature is its LED DRL system. This is the first time the system has been paired with the bike's headlights. The design of the tail light has also been changed. The current market price for Bajaj Discover is Tk. 136,000. Read:A Beginner’s Guide to Electric Bikes: Everything you Need to Know Honda X Blade If anyone has a bit of knowledge about motorbikes, the person should have heard about the brand Honda. At present, Honda is slowly and invisibly achieving popularity in almost every segment of the motorcycle market, and Honda X Blade 160cc has become one of the most selling bikes for this brand. X-Blade is one of Honda's forerunners after Hornet's monopoly, which has been able to attract almost all types of bikers with its astonishing design, performance, and brand value. Honda X Blade starts from Tk. 172, 000. Bajaj Pulsar NS160 The Bajaj Pulsar NS160 is a very muscular-looking and naked sports segment bike. The bike is powered by a 160cc DTS-I oil-cooled engine. The engine is capable of delivering 15.3 bhp and 14.6 Nm of torque. It has telescope suspension on the front and nitro monocoque suspension on the rear. Bajaj Pulsar NS 160 tires come with alloy wheels and 240 mm front disc brakes, and rear 130 mm drum brakes.  Read Upcoming 150cc Motorbikes in Bangladesh in 2021

There are different types of motorbikes available in the market. It can be varied in different ways from different points of view. But have we ever wondered how many types of motorcycles can actually be? Yes, that's a thought. In fact, all the bikes have been divided into several parts in terms of performance, speed, comfort, etc. Today, let's get to know those classifications. Types of Motorbikes in 2021 Adventure or Touring Bikes These types of bikes are made to carry a lot of equipment during long rides and rides. Adventure bikes have suspensions that are very good and comfortable for long drives. Touring bikes are primarily designed for comfortable travel over long distances. These engines are quite powerful, and these bikes have beautiful back seats, many large fronts, integrated radio, and a navigation system. For example, the Yamaha Super Tenere is an adventure bike that will give you a very comfortable seat and provide you with the necessary suspensions to carry a lot of things. Touring or adventure bikes are very suitable for riding on highways in rural and urban areas. Read: Motorbike Buyer Guide: Some popular models with price in Bangladesh Choppers Choppers are considered the most iconic motorcycle in American history. It got attention in numerous movies, television shows since late 1950. The Captain America movie is the perfect example of using choppers. The bike used in this movie is called a chopper. This bike features reclined seats, raked forks, and nice suspensions that make the bikes attractive. Another feature of the bike is that the bike is very long and has a huge front. Cruisers These types of bikes are quite long and look a lot like choppers. Usually, the engine of cruiser bikes tends to be very powerful. The bikes are best for sitting on the back and lying down. When this model of the bike came on the market in the 1930s, these bikes caused a stir in the market, and its acceptance is still extreme. After the 1930s, they became popular in the subsequent decades and have held popularity ever since. Usually, cruisers are built by Harley Davidson. But Indian and Excelsior are also contributing to the industry. Read Motorcycle Loans in Bangladesh: Turning Your Two-wheeler Dream into Reality

 

A college student was killed after collision between two motorbikes in Shakdah area of Patkelghata under Tala upazila on Tuesday morning.

A 54-hour ban imposed by the Election Commission (EC) on the movement of motorcycles in the capital ahead of the Dhaka city election will come into effect from Thursday midnight.