Eighteen students remain under treatment at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery following the devastating fire at Jamia Ashrafia Madrasa in the Signboard area of Fatullah, Narayanganj. Hospital authorities confirmed on Wednesday that the condition of two of these patients is critical.

Dr. Sultan Mahmud Shikder, Resident Surgeon (Emergency) of the institute, provided an update on the students' health status on Wednesday afternoon.

ICU and Life Support Status

Dr. Shikder stated that four patients were initially admitted to the ICU. Of them, one remains on ventilator (life support) support. Another patient, whose condition has improved, has been transferred from the ICU to a general ward. This leaves two patients currently receiving intensive care.

He added that doctors, nurses, and health workers are working diligently to treat the injured, many of whom have sustained burn injuries to various parts of their bodies.

76 Patients Discharged

According to hospital sources, a total of 76 individuals injured in the incident have been discharged from the hospital after completing their treatment. Those with relatively minor injuries received primary care and were allowed to return home.

Details of the Incident

The fire broke out at the Jamia Ashrafia Madrasa in the Signboard area of Fatullah around 1:00 am on Monday night. The sudden blaze caused panic among the students, leading to a stampede as they rushed to escape. Several students were injured in the chaos and from burns. Multiple fire service units arrived at the scene and brought the fire under control.

No fatalities have been reported in connection with the incident so far, according to relevant sources. The injured were quickly rescued and taken to local hospitals before being transferred to the National Burn Institute for specialised care.

Ongoing Treatment

Physicians at the Burn Institute noted that several of the hospitalised patients remain in serious condition. Maximum medical care is being ensured, particularly for the patient on life support. Family members are present at the hospital, monitoring the condition of the injured students.

Senior officials from the local administration and police, as well as the district administration, have visited the hospital and assured necessary arrangements for the treatment of the injured. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage.