A devastating fire broke out at a madrasa in Narayanganj, leaving at least 48 students injured and admitted to the burn institute. Following the incident, the district administration formed an investigation committee to determine the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage.

Incident Details

The fire broke out at a madrasa in Sadar upazila of Narayanganj on Monday morning (November 9). Preliminary reports suggest the fire may have originated from the residential building or the kitchen of the madrasa. Upon receiving the alert, multiple fire service units rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control after nearly two hours of effort.

Casualties and Treatment

Forty-eight students, injured in the incident, were rescued and admitted to the Burn and Plastic Surgery Unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Hospital sources reported that several of the injured are in critical condition. Most of the affected students are reportedly teenagers.

Investigation Committee

Considering the severity of the incident, the Narayanganj district administration has formed a three-member investigation committee. The committee has been instructed to submit its report within seven working days. The investigation will determine the exact cause of the fire, the extent of the damage, and identify those responsible.

Administrative Measures

The local administration has assured necessary arrangements for the treatment of the injured. Authorities are in contact with the madrasa administration to check on the families of the students. Additionally, directives have been issued to strengthen fire safety measures in all educational institutions, including madrasas, to prevent such incidents in the future.