GAIBANDHA, July 29, 2026 (BSS) - Two woodcutters died after being electrocuted while cutting a tree in Gobindaganj upazila of the district this morning.

The incident occurred in Krodolgacha village under Harirampur union of the upazila.

The deceased were identified as Azim Uddin, 55, son of late Bashir Uddin of Krodolgacha village and Golam Mowla, 35, son of Ayub Mia of Harirampur village in the upazila.

According to locals, On Wednesday morning, Golam Mowla along with Azim Uddin went to cut down a tree. During their work, the tree fell onto a nearby power line. When they attempted to remove the tree, the duos came into contact with the live electric wire and were electrocuted, died on the spot.

Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Gobindaganj Police Station Muhammad Mojammel Haque confirmed the matter and said necessary legal procedures would be taken.