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Gas Cylinder Explosion in Lakshmipur Filling Station Kills Two
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11 Dec 2024, 19:39
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An explosion in a bus's gas cylinder during refueling at Greenleaf Filling Station in the Muktiganj area of Lakshmipur municipal town claimed two lives. Three others sustained critical injuries. The injured were initially taken to Sadar Hospital and later transferred to hospitals in Dhaka and Noakhali. Among them, two are in critical condition, according to Dr Zainal Abedin.
The injured include one filling station worker and two CNG drivers, as stated by the station manager, Md Al Amin. Preliminary investigations by the police and fire service suggest the accident occurred due to an expired and substandard gas cylinder. The incident took place early Wednesday at approximately 3:45 am.
According to the filling station staff, fire service, and eyewitnesses, the explosion occurred when a bus from Al Madina Paribahan came for refueling. As the gas was being filled, the cylinder exploded, enveloping the area in smoke and causing panic. The workshop worker Abul Kalam died on the spot. Three others were critically injured. Fire service personnel and police later recovered the deceased worker's body and sent it to the morgue at Sadar Hospital.
The injured were taken to Sadar Hospital, and due to the severity of their injuries, they were later transferred to hospitals in Dhaka and Noakhali.
Lakshmipur Fire Service Station Officer Ranjit Kumar stated that the fire service team rescued the injured and confirmed that the explosion was likely caused by the bus's expired and substandard gas cylinder.
District Commissioner Rajib Kumar Sarkar emphasized that measures will be taken to ensure that unfit vehicles are not allowed on the roads. He also confirmed the possibility that the gas cylinder was expired and substandard. An investigation is currently underway.
It is noteworthy that on October 14, another similar explosion occurred at this gas station when a bus from Meghna Paribahan was refueling. That incident claimed the lives of three people and injured 20 others. This is the second accident at the same filling station within the last two months.
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She was detained late on Saturday night (December 14) from the Bashundhara residential area in the capital.
Confirming the matter to the media, Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Additional Commissioner (DB) Rezaul Mallik stated that Nishita Iqbal Nodi was arrested based on specific allegations and information. She is reportedly implicated in multiple cases.
It is worth mentioning that on October 23, the interim government banned the Awami League’s affiliate student organization, Bangladesh Chhatra League, and officially listed it as a proscribed entity.
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Four new pairs of commuter trains have been introduced on the Dhaka-Joydebpur-Dhaka route, making travel between these locations more convenient for passengers.
On Sunday morning (December 15), the official inauguration took place at the Joydebpur Railway Station in Gazipur. The event was presided over by Muhammad Faujul Kabir Khan, Advisor to the Ministry of Railways.
During the inauguration, he announced plans to further enhance rail travel by increasing the number of commuter trains on several routes, including Dhaka-Narsingdi, starting from March 26.
The event was attended by the Railways Secretary, Gazipur's Deputy Commissioner, and other railway officials.
News of the new train services attracted a massive crowd of passengers at the station from early morning. Expressing their excitement, residents of Gazipur remarked that the trains would significantly reduce the travel distance between Gazipur and Dhaka.
The trains operating on the Gazipur-Dhaka route are:
Turag Commuter-1, Turag Commuter-2, Turag Commuter-3, and Turag Commuter-4
Joydebpur Commuter-1, Joydebpur Commuter-2, Joydebpur Commuter-3, and Joydebpur Commuter-4
It has been reported that these trains will stop at stations including Dhaka Airport, Tejgaon, Banani, Tongi, and Dhirashram. Additionally, the Turag Commuter will not operate on Fridays, while the Joydebpur Commuter will remain closed on Saturdays.
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On Saturday evening (14 December), he made this statement during a discussion event about his novel 'Ami Abu Bakar' held at the National Museum auditorium in Dhaka.
Asif Nazrul said, "Sometimes when I feel down, I shared with my wife, "Will there ever be a time in my life when I won't have to do anything? No worries at all? I'll just sleep and write.' My wife always replies, 'Of course, that time will come. I'll set up a coffee shop for you, and you'll just write and write.'"
He added, "There was a 15-year gap in my writing. The fact that I could write again after 15 years is entirely because of her. I'm publicly saying this – thank you."
Referring to his disdain for Awami League's politics, the law advisor remarked, "Over the past 15 years, we've endured a nightmarish rule. I don't know what sin we committed to having a ruler like Sheikh Hasina in our country. She has destroyed all our social bonds. We despised the Awami League's politics of tagging and victimizing people, and we still do."
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A Hanif Super Transport bus lost control and collided with a tree in Cumilla's Chauddagram Upazila, resulting in the death of three people.
Additionally, 10 others were injured in the incident.
The incident occurred on Sunday (December 15) around noon in the Gangra-Padua area on the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway.
The identities of the victims could not be confirmed immediately.
Superintendent of Cumilla Highway Police Md Khairul Alam stated that a Hanif Super Transport bus traveling from Chattogram lost control when it reached the Gangra area of Jagannath Dighi Union in Chauddagram Upazila, Cumilla. The bus collided with a roadside tree, resulting in the death of three passengers on the spot.
He further mentioned that all three deceased were male, but their identities have not yet been confirmed. Additionally, at least 10 passengers were injured in the accident. The injured are being treated at the Chauddagram Upazila Health Complex. Some of them are in critical condition, raising concerns that the death toll may rise.
Highway police are currently working at the accident site. The bodies of the three deceased passengers have been kept at the Chauddagram Upazila Health Complex. Arrangements are being made to send the bodies to the Cumilla Medical College Hospital morgue, according to the police.
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The accident occurred around 9:30 am on Monday (December 16). Following the incident, the driver of the covered van fled the scene.
Among the five deceased, two have been identified: Shahin, the driver of the auto-rickshaw, and Rajon, a passenger. Both hailed from Pirijkandi village in Raipura upazila. The identities of the other three victims, all women, are yet to be confirmed.
According to the police and eyewitnesses, two covered vans and a CNG auto-rickshaw were heading towards Bhairab from Nilkuti in Narsingdi. While crossing the Jagannathpur Bridge, one of the covered vans tried to overtake and collided with the other covered van, which then crashed into the auto-rickshaw. This resulted in the instant death of the five victims, including the auto-rickshaw driver.
Confirming the incident, Bhairab Highway Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Md. Saju Mia stated that the identities of two victims have been confirmed so far, while efforts are ongoing to identify the remaining three.
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Violent clashes erupted between the Jubair and Saad factions over control of the Tongi Bishwa Ijtema grounds, resulting in the deaths of three people and injuries to over 100 others. The clashes began early Wednesday (December 18).
The deceased have been identified as Bacchu Mia (70), a resident of Egarosindu village in Pakundia Upazila, Kishoreganj, and Belal (60) from Beribad area of Dakshinkhan, Dhaka. The identity of the third deceased remains unknown.
Among the injured are Abdur Rouf (55) from Brahmanbaria, Mujibur Rahman (58) from Mymensingh, Abdul Hannan (60), Zahurul Islam (38) from Tongi, Arif (34) from Gopalganj, Faisal (28) from Savar, Toriqul (42) from Narsingdi, Shahed (44) from Chattogram, Ukil Mia (58) from Narsingdi, Pant (55) from Tongi, Khorshed Alam (50), Belal (34) from Keraniganj, Anwar (50) from Narayanganj, Abu Bakar (59), Ariful Islam (50), Anwar (26) from Savar, Anwar (76) from Noakhali, and Forkan Ahmed (35) from Satkhira. The identities of many others injured could not be immediately confirmed.
How the Clash Began
Local sources report that around 3:00 AM, Saad faction members began entering the Ijtema grounds from the western bank of the Turag River via various routes, including the Kamarpara Bridge. At that time, Jubair faction members inside the grounds began pelting stones at them. In response, the Saad faction launched counterattacks, leading to a fierce clash when the Saad faction entered the grounds.
The violent confrontation resulted in numerous injuries and fatalities on both sides.
In a video message, Muaz Bin Noor, a senior influential leader of the Saad faction, claimed, "We are now in control of the Ijtema grounds. Three of our brothers have been martyred in attacks by the Jubair faction." Noor also alleged that several Jubair faction members were detained with knives and sharp weapons.
Casualties and Medical Response
Due to the clashes, the injured and deceased were taken to Tongi Ahsan Ullah Master General Hospital and other nearby medical facilities. Hafizul Islam, Senior Brother at the emergency department of the Tongi hospital, confirmed the casualties, saying, "So far, three people have died, and countless others are injured. Many more are arriving at the hospital for treatment."
Ongoing Conflict
As of 8:00 AM, when this report was filed, the clashes were still ongoing, with fears that the death toll and number of injured could rise. Some victims have been transferred to Dhaka Medical College Hospital and other facilities for further treatment.
Korail Slum Fire Brought Under Control within an Hour
The fire at Korail slum, which broke out at 4:15 pm today (18 December) has been brought under control within an hour with seven units of the Fire Service.
The information was confirmed by Rakibul Hasan, an officer on duty at the control room of the Fire Service Headquarters.
The fire was brought under control around 5:15 pm on Wednesday (December 18). Earlier, the fire reportedly broke out at around 4:15 pm, according to Anwarul Islam Dolon, an officer at the media cell of the Fire Service Headquarters.
He stated that the fire started at Bou Bazar in Korail slum around 4:15 pm. Upon receiving the news, seven units from three stations were dispatched to the scene. After an hour of effort, the fire was brought under control, he added.
