Four individuals, including an engineer, were killed in an explosion at the gas substation line of Akij Group in Bahubal, Habiganj.
The explosion occurred on Tuesday (December 31) around 9:00 am.
The incident was confirmed by Bahubal Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Zahedul Islam.
Among the deceased, the identities of two have been confirmed. Their names are Mizan Gazi and Mahfuz.
It has been reported that both of them were workers at the factory. They were residents of Chandpur.
Regarding the incident, OC Zahedul Islam said, "The explosion occurred around 9:00 am, claiming the lives of two people on the spot. Four others, who were seriously injured, were sent to Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College. I have heard that two more succumbed to their injuries on the way to the hospital."
