The convoy of former BNP lawmaker and leader Nur Islam Moni came under attack at Nachnepara area of Pathargatha upazila in Barguna this afternoon (September 4, 2022) where at least 50 BNP leaders and activists including Moni were injured.
One killed in Barguna ice factory gas cylinder explosion
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One person was killed and at least 50 others fell ill as a gas cylinder of an ice factory in Barguna s Patharghat upazila exploded early today.
The deceased was identified as Shahjahan alias Samrat, 50, a mechanic of the factory, reports our local correspondent quoting Shahabuddin, officer-in-charge of Patharghata Police Station.
Around 50 people, including five firefighters fell ill due to toxic gas inhalation following the explosion around 12:30am, the OC said adding that eight of them were taken to Barisal Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital while others were taken to Patharghata Upazila Health Complex.