Dhaka, Aug. 4 -- Two people were electrocuted and 13 others injured during a shop inauguration event in Rangpur's Kaunia upazila on Sunday night.

The deceased were identified as Shahabuddin, 45, of Pirgachha upazila, and Shariful Islam, 38, of Mithapukur upazila.

Locals said a doa mahfil (prayer gathering) was being held to mark the opening of a fertilizer shop owned by Nazar Ali in the Sahabaz (Amtola) area under Balapara Union. During the event, a bamboo pole supporting the decorative canopy became electrified due to a faulty electric connection.

The sudden electric shock struck multiple attendees, leaving several injured. Locals immediately rescued the victims and took them to Kaunia Upazila Health Complex, where doctors declared Sh...