A woman was killed and two others injured after being electrocuted in Ashulia on Thursday night.
The victim was identified as Maya Akter, 33, wife of Uzzal Hossain of Chandpur district. Locals said Maya was walking near Piyanka Garments in Norsinghapur Sonamia market area when a live electric wire fell, striking her and injuring three. They were rushed to Ashulia Woman and Child Hospital, where doctors declared Maya dead.
Hospital officer Kallol Roy said the injured were later transferred to the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery. Ashulia police confirmed the death and said legal steps are underway.