Two motorcyclists were killed as a covered van hit their motorcycle in Dhamrai upazila Sunday.

The deceased were identified as Ziaur Rahman, 40, and Md Janib Ali, 50. They were the residents of Joypura area in Dhamrai Upazila.

Sub-Inspector Shah Alam of Golora Highway Thana said the accident took place this afternoon in Bathuli area. Ziaur Rahman and Janib Ali who used to sell meat died on the spot.

The bodies were handed over to respective police stations, he added.