Over 50 Casualties in Gas Explosion at Bangladesh Islamic Mosque

[Asia Economy Reporter Baek Kyunghwan] A gas explosion along with air conditioners occurred at an Islamic temple on the outskirts of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, resulting in more than 50 casualties.

According to foreign media on the 6th, at the Baitus Salat Jame Mosque in Patula, Narayanganj on the outskirts of Dhaka, gas leaked from a gas pipe on the 4th exploded, causing six air conditioners inside the prayer hall to explode as well.

At the time, about 100 worshippers were performing evening prayers inside the prayer hall. Witnesses reported, "With a loud roar, the mosque's glass windows shattered, and people whose bodies caught fire ran out onto the street and rolled on the ground." The police stated, "At least 50 worshippers were injured, and among the injured, 37 were transported to a specialized burn hospital," adding, "All patients transferred to the burn hospital are in critical condition."

Meanwhile, fire authorities estimate that the gas leaked from the gas pipe condensed inside the mosque before exploding, and they are investigating the exact cause of the accident.

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