Minor
Electrocution
Resolved
2 sources
2 casualties
1 entities
Fatal electrocution of electrical worker due to Power Division's negligence and subsequent protests in Mymensingh
A 30-year-old contract electrical worker, Masud Karim Babu, died after being electrocuted while working on an 11kV power line in Baluapara More, Gouripur, Mymensingh. Another worker, Khairul Islam (35), was injured and hospitalized. The incident, which occurred late on June 16, 2026, sparked protests by locals demanding justice, alleging negligence by the local Power Division staff regarding line shutdown procedures.
Wednesday, 17 June 2026 at 05:30 amBaluapara More, Gouripur, Mymensingh
Involved entities
1 Record11kV electrical pole
Utility
Other
Named victims
2 RecordsAll
Dead
Injured
| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masud Karim Babu lineman | 30 · Male | Dead | — |
| Khairul Islam lineman | 35 · Male | Injured hospitalized | — |
Masud Karim Babu
Dead
Khairul Islam
Injured
hospitalized
Agencies deployed
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Police arrived at the scene to calm the protesters and assured them of a fair investigation into the death.
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