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Narayanganj Gas Leak Explosion
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Bangladesh: 'Gas leak' triggers explosion in Narayanganj home, 2 women die

| @indiablooms | Nov 12, 2021, at 10:15 pm

Narayanganj: At least two women died as a gas explosion rocked Bangladeshi city Narayanganj on Friday.

Eight others were injured in the blast at Sohachar Lal Kha area of Sadar Upazila in the early hours of Friday, according to Abdullah Arefin, deputy assistant director of the Narayanganj Fire Service, reports bdnews24.

Authorities believe 'gas lak' triggered the explosion.

Maya Rani, 45, died on the spot when a wall collapsed on her. The other victim, Shibu Rani, 32, died after she was taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Arefin said, quoting neighbours, reports the news portal.

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