Three students die and two others injured after electrocution at Mahela Khatun Madrasa in Fatullah, Narayanganj
Three students died and two others were injured after being electrocuted on the rooftop of Mahela Khatun Madrasa in Fatullah, Narayanganj, on September 26, 2026, when a sugarcane stalk touched a 33,000-volt overhead power line. The incident occurred despite prior warnings about the building's proximity to high-voltage lines. A gas riser explosion was also reported on the ground floor.
Involved entities
3 RecordsMahela Khatun Mahila Madrasha
33,000-volt power line
Gas riser
Named victims
5 Records| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atiya | 11 · Female | Dead | — |
| Jidni | 14 · Female | Dead | — |
| Lamia | 13 · Female | Dead | — |
| Asia | 13 · Female | Hospitalized | 7 percent burn injury |
| Sumaiya | 13 · Female | Hospitalized | 13 percent burn injury |
Atiya
Jidni
Lamia
Asia
7 percent burn injury
Sumaiya
13 percent burn injury
Agencies deployed
Fire Service and Civil Defence
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
Fire service and civil defense conducted an inspection, investigated the contact with the power line, and reported findings regarding the gas explosion.
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Provided initial medical care at Narayanganj General Hospital including pain relief and oxygen before referral.