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Chinese worker dies while working in Barapukuria coal mine

Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 11:56

Chinese worker dies while working in Barapukuria coal mine

A Chinese worker named Mr. Singh Xiaojun or Chang Xiaojun (43) has died while working underground at the Barapukuria coal mine in Parbatipur, Dinajpur. He went underground with two local workers as part of daily work on Monday night.

Later, he was rescued in an unconscious state from beside the seal wall of phase 1305 by the rescue team. On Tuesday morning, when he was taken to Rangpur Medical College Hospital for advanced treatment, the on-duty doctor declared him dead.

Khan Md. Zafar Sadique, General Manager (Mine Operation) of Barapukuria Coal Mine, confirmed the matter. Parbatipur Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Abdul Wadud stated that the body of the deceased Chinese worker is kept in the morgue of Rangpur Medical College Hospital and autopsy procedures are underway.

Reported by 4 outlets. See the original sources below for full details.

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