The accident took place at Kumartek village in Sector 11 of Purbachal area under Rupganj upazila around 9:15pm on Friday. The wires fell on the house of Masum Mia, which was below, a fire broke out from an electrical short circuit. “It is believed that two wires fell on the house of Masum Mia and caused a fire by an electrical short circuit. The burnt bodies of house owner Masum Mia and his two children were recovered from the spot. Masum Mia’s wife Seema Akhter, was burned severely, and was taken to the hospital where the doctor declared her dead.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 22, 2021 17:58 UTC