, Nov. 15 -- A man was killed after his motorcycle crashed during an election showdown in support of a Jamaat-e-Islami candidate in Gangachara upazila of Rangpur on Friday night.

The deceased, Nur Alam, 58, was from Hajihaat area under Ward-1 of Rangpur city and a supporter of Jamaat-e-Islami. He was the son of the late Monsur Ali.

According to locals, Nur Alam was participating in a motorcycle showdown arranged in support of Jamaat-nominated candidate Raihan Siraji for the Rangpur-1 constituency in the upcoming 13th national election.

When the showdown reached Soyrabarhi area of Alambiditor Union around 9 pm, Nur Alam lost control of his motorcycle and hit a pillar at a turning point on the road. He suffered a severe head injury.

He ...