Man dies in cylinder explosion in Dhamrai

The incident took place around 11.30 AM at NN CNG Filling Station at Dhulivita of the upazila along the Dhaka-Aricha highway.

The deceased was identified as Faruque Hossain, 50, a resident of Dhaira area of Nannar union in Dhamrai. He earned his living by driving private cars on rent-a-cars. 

Eyewitnesses said that Faruque drove himself to the filling station to fill CNG gas in the microbus. Later, the cylinder of his vehicle exploded while the station workers filling the fuel tank and he was standing behind the car. He died on the spot.

Dhamrai Police Station inspector Moniruzzaman said that the body has been recovered and the family members have been informed. 

Further legal action will be taken based on their complaint, he added.