Four workers were killed, and three others critically injured in a cylinder explosion at an under-construction factory of Akij Group in Bahubal upazila, Habiganj, this morning.
Two of the deceased, identified as Mizan Gazi and Mahfuz, are from Chandpur and were workers of the factory, said Azizur Rahman, officer-in-charge (OC) of Bahubal Police Station.
The identities of the other two victims could not be known immediately.
Zahirul Islam, assistant superintendent of police (Nabiganj-Bahubal circle) said the explosion occurred around 9:00am when they were checking the gas pressure at the gas sub-station of the factory. At that time, a cylinder exploded and the roof of the factory was blown away.
Two workers died on the spot, while the others were critically injured.
Five individuals were rushed to MAG Osmani Medical College in Sylhet, but two succumbed to their injuries on the way, the OC said quoting locals.
The remaining injured individuals are in critical condition and undergoing treatment.
