Four individuals, including two children, were injured in an explosion at a residence in the Tannery intersection area of Hazaribagh&rsquo;s Jigatola in Dhaka on Saturday, reportedly triggered while cleaning an underground water tank.
The victims have been identified as Zia Uddin (45), a leather trader; his daughters Nazia Sultana Rafia (8) and Faria Sultana (3); and Belal Hossain (30), a tenant and day labourer.
According to local reports, the explosion occurred around 4:00 pm when Belal attempted to illuminate the dark tank by connecting an electric bulb, which possibly ignited accumulated gas inside. The blast injured those nearby, including Zia and his daughters.
All four were initially taken to a local hospital and later transferred to the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery around 10:45 pm.
Dr. Shawon Bin Rahman, resident surgeon at the institute, stated that Belal sustained 17% burns, while the others suffered minor injuries ranging from 4% to 6%. All except Belal were discharged after receiving treatment.
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Four Injured in Explosion While Cleaning Water Tank in Dhaka

Gas buildup suspected in underground tank blast; children among injured

Four Injured in Explosion While Cleaning Water Tank in Dhaka

Gas buildup suspected in underground tank blast; children among injured

June 29, 2025 | 22:35 IST