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BAGERHAT, July 13, 2026 (BSS) - Five people were injured on Monday after plaster from the roof of the Bagerhat District and Sessions Judge's Court building collapsed onto a verandah outside the Kachua Court on the ground floor.

The injured were identified as Sumon Das, 45, Hridoy Hawlader, 26, Habibullah Sheikh, 28, Md. Firoz Sheikh, 65, and Motaleb Hossain, 48. All are residents of different parts of Bagerhat district.

They were rescued immediately and taken to the 250-bed Bagerhat District Hospital for treatment. Judges of the District and Sessions Judge's Court later visited the hospital to inquire about their condition.

Public Prosecutor and Chief Counsel MM Mahabub Morshed Lalon said the plaster suddenly fell from the balcony in front of the Kachua Court, where judicial magistrates conduct proceedings, striking litigants waiting nearby.

He said the Public Works Department has been requested to urgently inspect and repair the damaged and risky sections of the court building to prevent similar incidents.

Medical Officer Dr. Sheikh Adnan Hossain of the 250-bed Bagerhat District Hospital said the victims sustained injuries to the head, neck and legs. None of the injuries are serious, and all five are receiving treatment.

The incident caused concern among litigants and lawyers at the court premises, prompting renewed calls for immediate renovation work to ensure the safety of the building.