Fatal Fall Claims Former Student Leader in Mymensingh

A former local leader of Bangladesh’s banned student organisation Chhatra League has died after suffering critical injuries in a fall from the tin roof of a poultry farm in Bhaluka upazila of Mymensingh district.

The victim, Zakir Hossain, 32, was a resident of Purura village in Bharadoba Union and the son of Abu Sayed. He previously served as president of the Bharadoba Union unit of the now-banned Chhatra League.

According to family members and local residents, the tragic incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon while Zakir was carrying out maintenance work at a poultry farm in his village. He had climbed onto the farm’s tin roof to repair an electric fan when he reportedly lost his footing and fell to the ground.

Witnesses said the fall was severe and resulted in a serious head injury. Blood was seen coming from one of his ears immediately after the accident, indicating significant trauma. Alarmed by the extent of his injuries, family members and neighbours quickly rushed him to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital for emergency treatment.

Doctors at the hospital provided initial medical care, but his condition continued to deteriorate. Given the seriousness of his injuries, medical authorities decided to transfer him to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment.

Despite efforts to save his life, Zakir succumbed to his injuries later that night. Hospital sources and family members said he died at approximately 8:00pm while undergoing treatment in the capital.

His maternal uncle, Ashfak Al Mamun, confirmed the circumstances surrounding the accident. He said Zakir had gone onto the roof solely to repair a fan at the poultry farm and accidentally slipped during the work.

“He fell from the roof and suffered a serious head injury. Blood was coming from his ear after the fall. He was first taken to Mymensingh Medical College Hospital and later transferred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for better treatment, but he passed away that night,” Mamun said.

The sudden death has left family members and local residents in shock. News of the incident spread rapidly throughout the area, prompting an outpouring of grief from neighbours, friends and former associates.

Accidents involving falls from rooftops and elevated structures remain a recurring concern in many parts of Bangladesh, particularly in rural and semi-rural areas where repair and maintenance work is often carried out without professional safety equipment. Tin-roofed agricultural structures, including poultry farms, can become especially hazardous due to their slippery surfaces and exposure to weather conditions.

Safety experts frequently warn that even routine repair work at height can become dangerous without appropriate precautions. Falls resulting in head injuries are among the leading causes of accidental deaths and long-term disabilities in such incidents.

Authorities have not reported any suspicious circumstances related to Zakir’s death, and the incident appears to have been a tragic accident.

His untimely passing has left a grieving family and a saddened community mourning the loss of a man whose life was cut short while carrying out an everyday task. The incident also serves as a reminder of the risks associated with working at height and the importance of proper safety measures, even during seemingly routine maintenance work.