Bangladesh: Hindu man burnt to death in Narsingdi; CCTV footage reviewed as police probe cause
A 25-year-old Hindu man died after a fire while he was asleep in a garage in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi. Police said CCTV shows suspicious movement near the site and are investigating whether it was foul play or an electrical incident.
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A 25-year-old Hindu man, Chanchal Bhowmik, was burnt to death in Narsingdi, Bangladesh, after a fire broke out while he was asleep inside a garage, according to officials cited in Indian media reports dated 25 January 2026. The incident has triggered a police investigation into whether the blaze was accidental or caused by an external act.
Police in Narsingdi said CCTV footage collected from the area indicates suspicious activity: visuals reportedly show a person moving around near the site. Investigators are examining whether the fire could have been started deliberately or whether it originated due to an electrical fault.
Officials said the fire began inside the shop/garage area where Bhowmik was sleeping. Fire services reportedly broke open the shutter during rescue attempts, but he could not be saved. The case has since drawn attention in India as part of broader concerns over safety and communal vulnerability in parts of the region.
Authorities have not publicly concluded the cause at the time of reporting, and the investigation remains ongoing, with CCTV analysis and field inquiry central to establishing whether there was foul play.
- Victim: Chanchal Bhowmik, 25.
- Location: Narsingdi, Bangladesh.
- Key lead: CCTV footage shows suspicious movement; police assessing external cause vs electrical fault.
- Status: Investigation continuing as of 25 January 2026.