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Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 24th February 2026, 12:49 AM
Tragedy struck the heart of Gaibandha district on Monday, 23 February, when a seasoned carpenter lost his life in a harrowing electrical accident. The incident occurred in the bustling Station Road area of the municipality, sending shockwaves through the local community and highlighting the persistent dangers faced by manual labourers in urban construction settings.
The victim has been identified as Md. Azgar Ali, aged 45, a resident of Kholabari village within the Ballamjhar Union of Gaibandha Sadar. He was the son of the late Khoka Mistri, a well-known figure in his local village.
Eyewitnesses and local residents report that Mr Ali was engaged in repair work on the roof of Pal Mansion, a prominent building situated on Station Road. While he was attempting to install corrugated iron sheets (commonly known as ‘tin’ in the region) on the roof structure, he inadvertently came into contact with a high-voltage overhead power line.
The line, carrying a lethal 11,000-volt (11kV) current, caused an immediate and violent electrical discharge. The force of the shock threw Mr Ali from the rooftop, and he tragically succumbed to his injuries at the scene before medical assistance could be rendered.
The Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Gaibandha Sadar Police Station, Abdullah Al Mamun, confirmed the fatality to the press. He stated that the police were dispatched to the site immediately following the report to recover the body and secure the area.
| Victim Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Md. Azgar Ali |
| Age | 45 Years |
| Occupation | Carpenter / Roofer |
| Location of Accident | Pal Mansion, Station Road, Gaibandha |
| Voltage Involved | 11,000 Volts (11kV) |
| Date of Incident | 23 February 2026 |
The local authorities have initiated the necessary legal protocols. While the incident appears to be a tragic accident caused by proximity to uninsulated high-tension wires—a common hazard in densely populated Bangladeshi towns—the police are investigating whether adequate safety measures were in place during the renovation of the building.
This incident serves as a grim reminder of the occupational hazards prevalent in the construction sector. High-voltage lines often run dangerously close to residential and commercial rooftops in Gaibandha, posing a constant threat to tradesmen like Mr Ali. Community leaders have often called for the insulation or relocation of such lines to prevent similar fatalities, yet accidents involving 11kV wires remain a recurring issue in the region.
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