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 man and his seven-year-old son died from electrocution at Haturabari in Kasba upazila of Brahmanbaria district early Sunday. The deceased were identified as Golam Maula, 35, son of Khalek Mia and his son Zubayer. Read:Mason electrocuted in Jatrabari Golam’s wife Samsunnahar was undergoing treatment at 250-bed Brahmanbaria General Hospital with injuries from electric shock. Alamgir Bhuiya, officer-in-charge of Kasba Police Station, said Golam Mawla, a  labourer, saved some money and was preparing to buy a refrigerator with the money. Read:Mother, daughter electrocuted in Chattagram The family came in contact with a live electric wire while they were shifting their steel almirah to accommodate the refrigerator around 6:30 am, leaving the father and the son dead on the spot and the mother injured, said the OC.