Barishal: Three people, including a woman and a child, sustained burn injuries in an explosion in Bakerganj upazila of the district early this morning. The incident occurred around 6:00 am in Dudhalmou village under Bhorpasha union.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the injured were identified as Hanufa Begum, 50, her daughter Iti, 22, and grandson Fahim, 14. They were initially taken to Bakerganj Upazila Health Complex and later referred to Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital in Barishal for further treatment.
The explosion beside Shah Alam Hawlader's house caused panic among residents. It reportedly originated from a sand-filled sack kept near the house. Family members said the victims suffered burn injuries and jumped into the Tulatala River to escape. Local residents rescued and rushed them to the hospital.
Shah Alam's son, Jamal, mentioned that the explosion occurred inside a sack of sand kept beside the house. Officer-in-Charge of Bakerganj Police Station, Adil Hossain, stated that an investigation has been initiated to determine the source and cause of the explosion.
"The incident is being investigated with utmost importance. It will be possible to determine the type of explosive used and identify those responsible after the investigation is completed," said OC Hossain. Legal action will be taken based on the findings, and law enforcement agencies are working to identify those involved.
Barishal Superintendent of Police AZM Mostafizur Rahman informed that a Bomb Disposal Unit from Dhaka is en route to Barishal. The team will examine the scene to ascertain the type of explosive involved and how the explosion occurred.