Transformer explosion kills two students in Narayanganj

What happened

On the evening of 26 September 2026, a transformer on a nearby power line exploded and fell onto the rooftop of Mahela Khatun Mohila Madrasa in the Hajipara area of Fatullah, Narayanganj, while five students were on the rooftop. All five sustained burns and were taken to the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. Two later died from their injuries.

Contributing factors

Not reported.

Lessons learned

1. A failed overhead transformer can fall onto nearby occupied roofs, so clearance and secure mounting matter where lines pass buildings.
2. Electrical burns can worsen after admission, so early transfer to specialist burn care should be planned.
3. Sites near occupied buildings should review how a transformer failure would be contained and how people nearby would be warned and rescued.

Source

jagonews24.com