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Two killed as covered van rams motorcycle

Two motorcyclists were killed as a covered van rammed the vehicle on Khilgaon flyover at Khilgaon in the capital of Dhaka early Friday.

The deceased were identified as Bidhan Bishwas, 42, from Phultala upazila of Khulna district, and Entaruzzaman, 43, resident of Bhatara in the capital.

Khilgaon Police Station sub-inspector (SI) Md Hasan said a covered van hit a motorcycle on Khilgaon flyover around 5 am, leaving its two riders critically injured.

They were rushed to Dhaka Medical College Hospital where the on-duty doctor declared them dead, he added.