Minor
Mine Accident
Resolved
6 sources
3 casualties
1 entities
3 killed in consecutive landmine explosions at Bhalukia, Ghumdhum border, Bandarban
Three Bangladeshi orchard farmers were killed in a series of three landmine explosions while working near border pillar 41 at the Bhalukia, Zero Point area in Ghumdhum, Naikhongchhari, Bandarban on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The initial explosion occurred while farming, followed by two further blasts while attempting to rescue their colleagues.
Sunday, 24 May 2026 at 06:30 pmBhalukia, Zero Point area near border pillar 41, Ghumdhum Union, Naikhongchhari, Bandarban
Involved entities
1 RecordLandmine
Hazardous Material
Other
Named victims
3 Records| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ankyamang Tanchangya orchard farmer | 40 · Male | Dead | — |
| Chingkhong Chakma orchard farmer | 32 · Male | Dead | — |
| Chopoching Chakma orchard farmer | 35 · Male | Dead | — |
Ankyamang Tanchangya
Dead
Chingkhong Chakma
Dead
Chopoching Chakma
Dead
Agencies deployed
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Ghumdhum police investigation center confirmed deaths and recovered bodies.
Bangladesh Army
National military force for land-based operations and disaster response
Rejupara BGB transported the bodies to their border outpost.
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