Tragedy struck the heart of Gaibandha district on Monday, 23 February, when a local carpenter lost his life in a horrific electrical accident. The victim, identified as Md. Azgar Ali, aged 45, was electrocuted while performing routine maintenance work on a commercial building in the busy Station Road area of the municipality.
Details of the Incident
The incident occurred at Pal Mansion, a multi-storey structure located on Station Road. Azgar Ali, a resident of Kholabari village within the Ballamjhar Union of Gaibandha Sadar, had been contracted to install or repair corrugated iron (tin) sheets on the roof of the building.
According to eyewitnesses and local residents, the tragedy unfolded in a matter of seconds. While manoeuvring the metallic sheets, Azgar Ali accidentally made contact with a high-tension overhead power line carrying 11,000 volts (11 kV). The massive electrical discharge threw him from the rooftop, and he succumbed to his injuries instantly upon impact with the ground.
Official Response and Legal Procedures
The Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Gaibandha Sadar Police Station, Abdullah Al Mamun, officially confirmed the fatality. Police units were dispatched to the scene shortly after the accident to secure the area and recover the body.
The authorities have noted that the proximity of high-voltage lines to residential and commercial rooftops remains a persistent safety hazard in urban planning. The police are currently processing the incident, and further legal formalities, including an inquest report and potential post-mortem examination, are being conducted to determine if there was any negligence involved regarding safety protocols at the site.
Summary of Incident Details
| Detail | Information |
| Victim Name | Md. Azgar Ali (Son of Khoka Mistri) |
| Age | 45 Years |
| Occupation | Carpenter / Roofer |
| Location of Accident | Pal Mansion, Station Road, Gaibandha |
| Voltage Involved | 11,000 kV (High-Tension Line) |
| Date of Incident | Monday, 23 February 2026 |
| Outcome | Fatal (Pronounced dead at the scene) |
The loss of Azgar Ali, a skilled tradesman and the son of Khoka Mistri, has cast a pall of gloom over his native village of Kholabari. Local community leaders have expressed their condolences, while also raising concerns about the lack of safety equipment and the dangers posed by uninsulated high-voltage cables in densely populated municipal zones.