Minor
Fire
Resolved
3 sources
2 casualties
2 entities
Couple dies in midnight fire in Suihari Ashrampara, Dinajpur
A husband and wife, Tapan Chandra Sarkar and Lata Rani Sarkar, died in a fire at their residence in Swihari Ashrampara, Dinajpur, on the night of April 19-20, 2026. Authorities are investigating conflicting initial reports that the fire may have been caused by either a gas cylinder leak or an electrical short-circuit. The bodies were sent for autopsy.
Monday, 20 April 2026 at 06:30 amSwihari Ashrampara, Dinajpur Municipality
Involved entities
2 Recordsgas cylinder
Utility
Other
Victims' residence
Structure
Residential Building
Named victims
2 Records| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lata Rani Sarkar | 37 · Female | Dead | — |
| Tapan Chandra Sarkar | 45 · Male | Dead | — |
Lata Rani Sarkar
Dead
Tapan Chandra Sarkar
Dead
Agencies deployed
Fire Service and Civil Defence
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
Firefighters arrived on the scene and brought the fire under control.
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Police are conducting legal procedures, including recovering bodies and sending them for autopsy.
Note: Case handled by Kotwali police.
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