Minor
Electrocution
Resolved
2 sources
1 casualties
1 entities
Lineman Shahin Alam dies by electrocution while working on a power line in Panchagarh
On April 5, 2026, 35-year-old NESCO lineman Shahin Alam died due to electrocution while working on a power line near the SB Filling Station in the Dhakkamara Golchattar area of Panchagarh. Following the incident, locals and family members alleged negligence by the power control room and protested by blocking the Panchagarh-Banglabandha highway for two hours. The blockade was lifted after the local administration promised compensation and employment for the victim's wife.
Sunday, 5 April 2026 at 11:00 pmSB Filling Station, Dhakkamara Golchattar area, Panchagarh
Involved entities
1 RecordNESCO
Organization
Other
Named victims
1 Record| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahin Alam Lineman | 35 · Male | Dead | — |
Shahin Alam
Dead
Agencies deployed
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Negotiated with protesters to lift the highway blockade after promising compensation and employment for the victim's wife.
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