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A tragic accident at the under-construction Bandarban Sadar Hospital claimed the lives of two construction workers and left two others injured this afternoon. The incident occurred around 12:00 PM when a metal angle bar being used in construction work came into contact with a high-voltage power line.

The deceased have been identified as Sakib, 20, and Kamrul Hasan, 35, both residents of Char Fasson upazila in Bhola district. They sustained fatal electrocution and died at the scene.

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A metal angle being used during construction work came into contact with a nearby high-voltage power line.

Md Abdul Mannan Ansari, assistant director of Bandarban Fire Service and Civil Defence, confirmed the details of the accident. Mohammad Shahin Hossain Chowdhury, civil surgeon and hospital superintendent, also confirmed the deaths.

Police have recovered the bodies and sent them for autopsy. Sub-Inspector Rohid Sonadanga Biswas, acting officer-in-charge of Bandarban Sadar Police Station, stated that necessary legal actions will follow the autopsy report, in accordance with directives from higher authorities.

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Necessary legal steps will be taken following the autopsy in accordance with the directives of the higher authorities.