Three more persons, who suffered severe injuries in a blast at a mosque in Narayanganj yesterday, died today while undergoing treatment at the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka.
With them, 20 people, including the imam of the mosque, have so far died in the tragic incident.
Of them, 19 succumbed to their injuries today and one died last night, Dr Samanta Lal Sen, coordinator of the burn institute, confirmed the matter.
The deceased have been identified as: Abdul Malek (60), imam of the mosque; Md Nizam (40); Bahauddin (60); Rasel (30); Kanchan Howlader (40); Nayan (27); Rashed (30); Rifat (18); Mostafa Kamal (34); Zubair (18); Sabbir (21); Kuddus Bepari (72); Delwar Hossain (48); Zunayed (17); Humayun Kabir (70); Ibrahim (43); Jamal (40); Joynal (38); Mainuddin (12); and Jubayed Farazi (6).
Jubayed Farazi alias Jewel died at the hospital last night.
Around 40 people suffered severe injuries in a blast at Pashchim Talla Baitus Salam Mosque of Narayanganj after Esha prayers yesterday.
Dr Samanta Lal Sen said the condition of several patients is critical.
Abdullah Al Arefin, assistant director of Narayanganj fire service and civil defence, told the Daily Star that a gas pipe line of Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Limited has gone through the bottom of the mosque.
"We are suspecting that gas accumulated inside the mosque from a leak in the pipeline. The gas could not go out because the windows were closed due to the AC," he said.
The prime minister has directed to ensure their best treatment, Dr Sen added.
