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CHAPAINAWABGANJ, July 21, 2026 (BSS) - Three members of a family died tragically after being electrocuted in Badurtala village of Lakshmipur under Bargharia union in Sadar upazila here this  morning.

The deceased were identified as Hasina Begum, 50, wife of Md. Bhiku of Lakshmipur village, her niece Asha Khatun, 28, and Asha's 13-year-old daughter Mim.

According to family members, Hasina Begum came into contact with an electrified iron railing inside the house while attempting to go up to the roof. Hearing her cries, Asha Khatun and her daughter Mim rushed to rescue her but were also electrocuted. All three died at the scene.

Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Sadar Model Police Station Md. Ekramul Hossain confirmed the incident and said that police had recovered the bodies from the scene after receiving information. He added that legal procedures in connection with the incident are underway.