Two children were critically injured after coming into contact with a 33,000-volt power line while playing on the balcony of a fifth-floor apartment in Chandpur's New Truck Road area on October 3, 2026. Both victims, aged 4 and 6, sustained severe burns and were transferred to the burn unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment.
| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faiza Akhtar | 6 · Female | Hospitalized Critical | — |
| Sabbir | 4 · Male | Hospitalized Critical | — |