Three of a family burnt in explosion at Narayanganj house

An explosion in Narayanganj has left a couple and their daughter burnt.

Narayanganj Correspondentbdnews24.com
Published : 15 Nov 2016, 04:53 AM
Updated : 15 Nov 2016, 02:12 PM

The explosion occurred early on Tuesday in the Chitashal area of the Bandar Upazila, said police.

The victims have been identified as ‘Raihan’, 35, his wife ‘Maya’, 28, and their 18-month-old daughter ‘Marium’, said Sub Inspector Mizanul Islam of the Bandar Police Station.

He said the three have been sent to Dhaka Medical College Hospital for treatment.

Fire service workers are investigating the scene of the fire, said SI Mizanul, but he could not yet ascertain the cause of the explosion. "We suspect there was a leakage in the pipe used for supplying gas. A fire may have triggered the blast."