MYMENSINGH, July 29, 2026 (BSS) - Two construction workers were killed after being electrocuted and falling from the roof of an under-construction building in Trishal upazila of the district today.

The incident occurred around 2.15pm in Daipara area under Ward No- 5 of Trishal Municipality.

The deceased were identified as Jisan, 18, son of Ratan of Tarail upazila in Kishoreganj district and Sirajul Islam, 22, son of late Ibrahim, a resident of Birampur Bhatipara area of Trishal.

Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Trishal Police Station Md Mansur Ahmed confirmed the incident.

The OC said during the constructin work, still rods came in contact with an electric wire hanging besides the building and two workers were electrocuted and fell from the third-floor roof, sustaining critical injuries.

Local rushed them to Trishal Upazila Health Complex where the on-duty doctor declared them dead.

Police said legal action in connection with the incident is underway.