A young man named Istiyak Ahmed, who loved photography, lost his life in a very tragic way. On Friday, May 2nd, he was photographing flowers from a railway track in Dhaka’s Kuril neighbourhood. While he was engrossed with his camera, a fast-moving train approached, and he did not detect it in time.The train hit him, and he died on the spot.
Too concentrated on the camera to notice the danger
What transpired is captured in a video that was published on social media. In the footage, Istiyak can be seen concentrating intensely on his camera. He was so concentrated that he didn’t notice a train approaching from behind. People around shouted warnings, but it was too late. The train approached at fast speed and ran over him. This terrible scene occurred in just a few seconds.
Shock and Sadness on Social Media
After the news of his death spread, many people who followed him and loved his photography shared messages of sadness and sympathy on Facebook. His friends, fans, and fellow photographers were heartbroken. One person wrote:
“His love for photography was so strong. His pictures were full of beauty and emotion. It’s so painful to think that the same passion took his life.”
Many others shared his photos and memories to honour him. For them, Istiyak was not just a photographer—he was a kind and talented person who had a bright future ahead.
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A Talented Young Man with a Love for Photography
Istiyak Ahmed was a student of the Bangla department at Rajshahi College. In addition to studying, he was quite interested in photography. He was a hobby photographer who enjoyed taking pictures of nature, particularly flowers, and happy moments in life. Many people appreciated his work, and his photographs received a lot of attention on Facebook and other sites.
A reminder to be cautious
This horrific occurrence serves as a reminder that no photograph is worth putting our lives in jeopardy. Standing on train tracks, even for short periods of time, is extremely dangerous. When we are so focused on getting the perfect shot, we may overlook our own safety. Unfortunately, that is what happened to Istiyak.
His story is a strong warning for all photographers and nature lovers. We must always be careful and think about our surroundings, especially in risky areas like railway tracks.
His last picture, his final goodbye
Istiyak AhmedIstiyak was photographing flowers, something he greatly enjoyed. But that was the final moment of his life. The camera was still in his grasp when the accident occurred. That picture became his final frame.
Even though he is no longer with us, his beautiful photographs remain. They show how talented he was and how much he loved photography. Istiyak Ahmed may be gone, but he will live on in the memories of those who loved him and in the images he left behind.
Source: Jamuna TV
