Fatal accident of a woman after her burqa got stuck in an unprotected irrigation pump in Shariatpur

On April 6, 2026, 35-year-old Rozina Begum died in Charpalong, Shariatpur, after her burqa became entangled in an unguarded irrigation pump while walking near the Kirtinasha River. The incident, caused by a lack of safety measures around the machinery, has prompted public outcry and demands for legal action against the owners.