A husband and wife died from electrocution on Monday morning in Saganna village of Jhenaidah Sadar upazila. The incident occurred around 7 a.m. in their yard while they were using an electric stand fan to dry paddy. The victims were identified as Mojibur Khan, 65, and his wife Momena Khatun, 55, residents of Saganna village under Holidhani Union.

According to local sources, Mojibur Khan was connecting the electric fan when he was suddenly electrocuted and thrown to the ground. His wife was also electrocuted while trying to rescue him. Neighbors took both victims to Jhenaidah Sadar Hospital, where doctors declared them dead upon arrival.

Police from Jhenaidah Sadar Police Station were dispatched to the scene after receiving the report of the accident.