Dhaka, April 21 -- A security guard died reportedly after being electrocuted in the Sabujbagh area of the capital on Tuesday.

The deceased was identified as Md Mobarak Hossain, 45, son of Mongol Mia of Dumuria village in Homna upazila of Cumilla. He had been living with his family at South Basabo of Sabujbagh, UNB reports.

According to police, the incident occurred in the morning near a playground in South Basabo. He was found unconscious beside an electric pole and later taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital where the on-duty doctor declared him dead.

Sub-Inspector Naruttam of Sabujbagh Police Station said they found Mobarak in an unconscious state near the electric pole.

Meanwhile, the victim's nephew Sumon said Mobarak worked as ...