A total of 88 students have received treatment at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery following the fire at Jamia Ashrafia Madrasa in the Signboard area of Fatullah, Narayanganj. Of them, 53 have been discharged after showing signs of physical improvement, while 35 students remain under medical care.
Resident Surgeon Dr. Sultan Mahmud Shikder of the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery provided this information around 6:15 pm on Tuesday. He stated that students whose physical condition had improved were given discharge papers, while those still admitted continue to receive treatment.
Four in ICU, One on Ventilator
Among the hospitalized students, four are being kept in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) under close observation and treatment. Dr. Sultan Mahmud Shikder said one of them, whose condition is critical, has been placed on a mechanical ventilator for assisted breathing.
An earlier report published around 10:30 pm stated that 63 students were admitted to the burn institute. However, according to the latest information, 53 have been discharged following treatment, leaving 35 currently under care.
Authorities are monitoring the ongoing treatment progress of the injured students and the investigation into the incident. Local administration and residents have expressed their wishes for the speedy recovery of all those affected.
