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A housewife died from electrocution while turning the switch of an electric pump on at Mukshidpur village in Betbaria upazila of Kushtia on Friday morning. The deceased was identified as Sajeda (55), wife of Abdul Mannan who was also severely injured by electrocution as well attempting to save his wife. According to the source of the local hospital, Sajeda was brought dead to the hospital and had severe burn marks. Dr. Abir Hossain Sohag, the medical officer of the Upazila Health Complex, informed that the police were informed of the incident for legal procedures. Van puller dies from electrocution in Bogura The grandchild of the deceased, Tarun, said, “Neighbours turned the main switch off and rushed her to hospital, but it was too late.” The only son of the deceased lamented saying that he lived in the river island area of the Gorai and talked to her over phone a while ago about the tragedy.

A youth died from electrocution at  Kumargaon in Sylhet city early Thursday. The deceased is Md. Jamil Ahmed,20, son of Garib Ullah of East Kalaruka area.  First Hajj flight from Sylhet leaves for Madinah He used to work as a security guard at Lutfunnesa Hall,  a women’s hotel in Kumargaon area. SI Mushfiqur Rahman, in-charge of Shiber Bazar police outpost, said that Jamil, who got electrocuted in the hall room, was rescued at noon and taken to Mount Edora Hospital, where the doctor declared him dead. The body has been kept at the Osmani Medical College Hospital morgue for autopsy.  Crucial Sylhet road and bridge collapse into Kushiyara amid relentless erosion

A suspected thief died of electrocution while allegedly attempting to steal electric wires from an under-construction building in the capital's Kadamtali area early Thursday. The deceased was identified as Mohammad Zakirul Islam, 45, of Saghata upazila of Gaibandha. He had been living at Miru Lane of Kadamtali. Worker dies from electrocution in Dhaka’s Demra Building owner Ripa claimed that accused Zakirul tried to disconnect the electric supply line of the building, located on Jurain College Road No-1 at Miru Lane to steal electric cables. The building owner said she spotted Zakirul lying unconscious near the electric connection point around 6:30am and immediately informed Kadamtali police station, claiming that the accused was known to all as a thief in the area. Faruk, in-charge of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) police outpost, said police took Zakirul to the hospital around 11am where physicians declared him dead upon arrival. The body was sent to the DMCH morgue for autopsy, Faruk added.

A 35-year-old construction worker was electrocuted and another one injured while working at an under-construction building in Kamrangirchar area of Dhaka on Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Tara Mia, son of Chan Mia Sardar while the injured was identified as Md Hasan of Kalkini upazila in Madaripur district. Co-worker Sajal, said the accident occurred around 11:20 am when Tara Mia and Hasan got electrocuted as they came in contact with live electric wire during the construction work of a fourth-floor roof of an under-construction building and fell from the building. Later, they were taken to Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) where the doctors declared Tara Mia dead. Couple dies from electrocution in Shariatpur The body was kept at the hospital morgue, said Inspector Faruk, in-charge of the DMCH police camp. Hasan was undergoing treatment at the emergency department of the hospital.    

Bangladesh Rural Electrification Board (BREB) has suspended seven officials and staffers in connection with the deaths of three students of Islamic University of Technology (IUT) after being electrocuted on a picnic bus. Md Akmal Hossain, general manager of Mymensingh Palli Bidyut Samity-2, confirmed the matter on Sunday morning. The suspension was ordered on Saturday night. Those suspended are Deputy General Manager (DGM Sadar-Technical) of Mymensingh Palli Bidyut Samity-2 Kamlesh Chandra Barman, DGM of Mawna Zonal Office Khondokar Mahmudul Hasan, Assistant General Manager Md Tanvir Salauddin, junior engineer Matiur Rahman, Linemen Parvez Mia, Shakhawat Hossain and Abul Kashem. Read: 3 IUT students die as picnic bus gets electrocuted in Gazipur; 30 injured Three IUT students died from electrocution while 30 others suffered injuries when their Gazipur-bound picnic bus got electrified at Udaykhali in Sreepur upazila of Gazipur district on Saturday morning. The deceased were Mozammel Hossain Nayeem, 24, Mostakim Rahman Mahin, 22, and Jobayer Alam Sakib, 22. They were students of Mechanical Engineering discipline of the IUT. Gazipur district administration and the IUT authority formed two separate probe bodies in this connection. The IUT announced a three-day mourning beginning from Monday.

Two siblings died from electrocution at Uribunia village in Nesarabad upazila of Pirojpur district on Saturday (February 10, 2024). The deceased were identified as Enam Haque, 20 and Nadim Haque, 24—two sons of Aynal Haque of the village. HM Shahin, officer-in-charge of Nesarabad Police Station, said Ripon Mia, a farmer, set an electric rat control trap on his land adjacent to a canal. Read: Four killed in road accidents in Noakhali and Kushtia Enam and Nadim went to the canal adjacent to the land to catch fish on Friday night. As they were unaware of the trap they got electrocuted when they stepped into into  land while fishing. Local people found both of them in unconscious condition on Saturday morning and informed police, said local UP member Md Mizan. On information, police recovered the bodies and sent those to a local hospital morgue for autopsy. Read more: How to Protect Children from Electric Shocks

In a recent distressing incident in Cumilla, seven-year-old Abdullah encountered a life-threatening situation while playing, entangled with an unimaginable 11,000-volt transmission cable running through the building's gap. Such incidents can be prevented with caution.  Electrical shocks pose a significant threat to children, especially during playtime. The allure of exploring their surroundings may unknowingly lead them into situations with high electric shock risk. Let’s take a look at some tips to keep children safe from electric shocks in and outside home. Tips to Protect Children from Electric Shocks Cord Management  Kids can get electrocuted through exposed cords or overloaded electrical outlets. To ensure the safety of children, it is crucial to keep electrical cords out of their reach. At home and school, it is essential to bundle and clamp cords, use cord covers, or hide running cords behind furniture.  Additionally, it is essential never to overload outlets or power strips, as this practice poses a significant fire hazard.  Read more: Helicopter Parenting: Signs, Pros, Cons and How to Change Appliance Safety  Ensuring the safety of children involves keeping appliances, particularly those that generate heat like irons, hair dryers, toasters, etc -  out of their reach. To further minimise risks, it is essential to unplug these appliances when not in use.  This practice not only prevents potential accidents associated with heat-generating appliances but also promotes energy efficiency. It also eliminates the risk of accidents when the appliances are not actively in operation.  GFCIs Installation  For enhanced safety in areas prone to water exposure, such as kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room, one may consider installing Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) in the power outlets. GFCIs play a crucial role in preventing serious injuries or fatalities resulting from electric shocks.  Read more: Earthquake Safety Tips for Parents to Keep Children Safe These devices swiftly cut off power if the system can detect a fault in the circuit, mitigating the risk of electric shock in potentially hazardous environments. Prioritising the installation of GFCIs underscores a proactive approach to electrical safety, safeguarding kids in home and school areas from the dangers associated with water and electricity interactions.  Secure Outdoor Wires  Prioritising the safety of outdoor spaces is imperative, especially concerning hanging wires outside homes or streets. To mitigate potential risks, it is crucial to ensure that all such wires are securely fastened to prevent accidental contact.  If there are hanging electric wires on open roads, near residential blocks, or schools, the children are at risk of getting electrocuted while playing. Therefore, to avoid any electrical accidents, parents, school management, and community members should inform the associated responsible authorities to take necessary measures. Read more: Fire Safety Tips for Parents to Keep Children Safe By eliminating the possibility of unintended contact with outdoor wires, individuals can contribute to creating safer residential areas. 

A woman died after being electrocuted at Char Paschimpara village in Kaunia of the Dantabhanga union of Rowmari upazila of Kurigram. Also read: Insufficient rain and rampant load shedding threats to Aman rice cultivation in Kurigram The deceased was Rasheda Khatun, 45, wife of Nekkar Hossain of the upazila. Also read: Kurigram road accident leaves three dead The incident happened when she went to check the charging status of an easybike at her house around 11:45 am on Friday. According to locals and police, Nekkar kept his easybike on charge with the electric line of the house as usual. But for some reason, the bike was electrified due to a problem with the wire. Rasheda went to the easybike to check it and got electrocuted. Also read: Kurigram road accident leaves three dead Later, she died on the way to Rowmari Upazila Health Complex. Dantabhanga Union Parishad Chairman Rezaul Karim confirmed the matter.

A 24-year-old man died of electrocution while running on a treadmill at a gym in north Delhi, India. The deceased, Saksham Pruthi, was a BTech major and worked in a firm in Gurugram. He used to work out at the Gymplex Fitness Zone in Sector 15, and was a resident of Rohini Sector 19, reports NDTV. Also read: Man dies from electrocution in Dhaka’s Chawkbazar The young man fell while jogging on the treadmill early on Tuesday and the cause of the death was mentioned as electrocution in the autopsy report, it said. Also read; Man dies from electrocution in city The gym manager has been arrested by police. A case has been filed under the provisions dealing with culpable homicide that does not amount to murder and careless behaviour with regard to machinery. Police are investigating further into the matter. Also read: Worker dies from electrocution in Dhaka’s Kamrangirchar

The helper of a covered van driver died from electrocution at Rahmatganj in Dhaka’s Chawkbazar area early today, said police. The deceased was identified as Biplab, son of Shahjahan, of Companiganj upazila in Noakhali district. Worker dies from electrocution in Dhaka’s Kamrangirchar Shankar Roy, sub-inspector of Chawkbazar Police Station, said Biplab came in contact with a live electric wire when he was coming out of the van to unload goods around 2 am, leaving him unconscious. Father, son die from electrocution, another by lightning in Natore Later, he was taken to Dhaka Medical College and Hospital where the doctors declared him dead around 2:45 am. Man dies from electrocution in city