Narayanganj:At least 63 students fell sick after inhaling smoke when a fire broke out at a madrasa in the Fatullah area of Narayanganj early Tuesday.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the fire occurred at Jamia Ashrafia Madrasa, reportedly due to an electric short circuit around 130 am. Witnesses reported the incident, leading to a swift response to evacuate and treat the affected students.
The students were transported to the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery for medical care. Dr. Sultan Mahmud Shikdar, a resident physician at the institute's emergency department, confirmed that approximately 63 students were admitted with breathing difficulties due to smoke inhalation from the fire.
Four students are in critical condition and have been moved to the ICU for intensive monitoring and care. Of these, one student is currently on mechanical ventilator support to aid in respiratory function.