Dhaka: At least 15 people died and more than 100 were injured in an explosion in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The injured were shifted to nearby hospitals. After getting the information, senior police officers reached the spot. Rescue operations are currently underway. Some of the injured are in critical condition in the hospital. The death toll is likely to rise.
The blast took place in a building in Dhaka’s busy market area. The cause of the accident is unclear. Local media reports that eleven firefighting units were on the scene following the explosion. The accident happened around 4:50 pm.
According to reports, a bus standing on the opposite side of the road was also damaged in the blast. The injured have been admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
