Dhaka, Apr 01 (V7N) – Six people sustained burn injuries in a gas cylinder explosion at a fast food shop in an Eid fair held at Bangshal Bangladesh Ground in the capital. The incident occurred around 9:30 PM on Monday (March 31).

Locals rushed to the scene and rescued the injured, taking them to the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery for treatment.

The victims have been identified as:

  • Rimjhim (16)

  • Mehedi Hasan (25)

  • Sagar (25)

  • Iqbal (33)

  • Nayan (29)

  • Apurba (18)

Doctors at the burn unit provided details on the severity of their injuries:

  • Rimjhim: Sustained burn injuries (extent not specified).

  • Mehedi Hasan: 1% burns.

  • Sagar: 11% burns, admitted to the emergency department.

  • Iqbal: 2% burns.

  • Nayan: 7% burns.

  • Apurba: 1% burns.

While Sagar has been admitted, the others remain under observation. Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion, and safety concerns at temporary food stalls during public events have been raised.

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