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Madhabdi boiler blast: Death toll rises to 6

Published : Thursday, 22 October, 2026 at 8:12 AM

Observer Online Report

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Six people have been burnt in a boiler explosion at a printing factory in Madhabdi of Narsingdi, and two of them have been admitted to hospital.

Two of the six were released after first aid. Two have been kept under observation, and the other two have been admitted.

The burn victims were brought to the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery at 8:04 PM on Wednesday (October 21).

The six are Shiblu Mia (45), Piyas (30), Sumon (30), Sorab (30), Sadekur (25) and Rakib (25).

Dr Sultan Mahmud Shikder, resident surgeon of the institute, said the six were brought to the emergency department from Madhabdi area of Narsingdi with burns.

According to him, Shiblu Mia suffered 13 per cent burns, Piyas 3 per cent, Sumon 4 per cent, Sorab 20 per cent, Sadekur 15 per cent and Rakib 10 per cent.

He said Sorab and Sadekur have been admitted. Shiblu Mia and Rakib are under observation. Piyas and Sumon were released after first aid.

-EM

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