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Man dies of heatstroke during Ashura procession in Rajbari

Published : Friday, 26 June, 2026 at 10:04 PM

Observer Online Report

A man participating in Muharram observances died of heatstroke in Goalanda Upazila of Rajbari on Friday.

The deceased was identified as Babu Sheikh, 55, son of Hamed Sheikh, a resident of Daulatdia Canal Ghat area in the upazila.

According to local and the deceased’s family sources, Babu Sheikh was taking part in a mourning procession organised by followers of Moksed Mridha of Ujanchar Union in observance of the 10th of Muharram, marking the holy day of Ashura.

As the procession was approaching Moksed Mridha’s residence at around 12:30pm, Babu Sheikh fell seriously ill amid the intense heat and collapsed.

Fellow participants immediately took him to Goalanda Upazila Health Complex, where the on-duty doctor declared Babu Sheikh dead.

Residential Medical Officer of Goalanda Upazila Health Complex Shariful Islam said the man had died before being taken to the hospital.

“It is presumed that he died of heatstroke before reaching the hospital,” the physician said.

Babu Sheikh had joined the Kased team that set out from Moksed Mridha’s residence on 18 June as part of Muharram observances followed by devotees associated with Garpara in Manikganj.

Following the incident, funeral prayers for the deceased were held after Maghrib prayers on the Shaheed Mohiuddin Ansar Club premises in Goalanda Bazar, where members of various Kased teams gathered to pay their respects.

Every year, several Kased groups participate in mourning processions and religious observances during Muharram. On the 10th of Muharram, the groups traditionally reunite before concluding their commemorative activities.

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