Dhaka Power Distribution Company (DPDC) has suspended Executive Engineer Amit Adhikari and Assistant Engineer Abdur Rahman Sohag following the death of a worker during transformer maintenance in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj. The suspension came after a preliminary investigation found negligence linked to the incident, which also left two others injured. The decision was confirmed on Sunday evening by supervising engineer Mohammad Sher Ali.

According to DPDC sources, both engineers have been withdrawn from the Siddhirganj office and attached to the company’s headquarters. Ahsanuzzaman, Executive Engineer of the Demra office, has been given additional charge of Siddhirganj. Local residents had earlier accused the Siddhirganj office of widespread irregularities and bribery under Adhikari’s leadership.

The fatal accident occurred on November 26 near a cinema hall in Adamjee when a power line was unexpectedly activated during transformer maintenance. DPDC has formed three investigation committees, but no official report has yet been released, raising concerns about workplace safety and accountability in public utilities.