Bangladesh: Hindu man dies in garage fire; CCTV indicates suspicious movement, probe underway
A 25-year-old Hindu man, Chanchal Bhowmik, was found dead after a fire in a garage in Narsingdi, Bangladesh. Police say CCTV footage shows a person moving around the area, and investigators are examining whether it was an accident or caused by an external factor.
Bangladeshi authorities are investigating the death of 25-year-old Chanchal Bhowmik, a Hindu man who was burned to death after a fire broke out in a garage where he was asleep in Narsingdi. Police said the blaze began inside the shop/garage area and the victim’s body was badly charred by the time rescuers reached him. ([hindustantimes.com](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/hindu-man-burnt-to-death-in-bangladeshs-narsingdi-cctv-shows-suspect-near-site-101769322532383.html?utm_source=openai))
Investigators have flagged CCTV footage from the vicinity as a key lead. The local police superintendent told reporters that the camera visuals show suspicious movement — a person seen moving around near the premises around the time of the incident — and the inquiry is assessing whether the fire was triggered by an electrical fault or by an external factor. ([hindustantimes.com](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/hindu-man-burnt-to-death-in-bangladeshs-narsingdi-cctv-shows-suspect-near-site-101769322532383.html?utm_source=openai))
According to officials cited in the report, fire service personnel broke open the shutter in an attempt to rescue Bhowmik, but the effort came too late. The case has drawn attention because of the uncertainty around the cause and the focus on the CCTV clip as investigators piece together a timeline of what happened. ([hindustantimes.com](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/hindu-man-burnt-to-death-in-bangladeshs-narsingdi-cctv-shows-suspect-near-site-101769322532383.html?utm_source=openai))
As of the updates reported, authorities had not announced arrests related to the incident and said the investigation remained ongoing. ([businesstoday.in](https://www.businesstoday.in/india/story/25-year-old-hindu-man-killed-in-fire-in-bangladesh-cctv-footage-raises-suspicion-512820-2026-01-25?utm_source=openai))
Forensic checks typically centre on burn patterns, ignition points, electrical wiring and accelerant traces, along with witness statements and any digital evidence. In incidents where a shuttered shop is involved, investigators also examine entry and exit possibilities and whether the space was locked from outside.
Officials are expected to rely on the CCTV material, forensic findings and corroborating testimony to determine whether the incident was accidental or deliberate and to identify any suspect(s) who may have approached the location during the relevant window.