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1 dead, 42 workers unwell after fire at chemical factory in Gazipur


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  • Published: 07 Mar 2021, 10:19 AM

One person was killed and at least 42 workers fell sick after inhaling toxic gas after a fire incident at the chemical factory of Dhaka Garments and Washing Ltd in the south Bhangnahati area of Sreepur Upazila in Gazipur. 

The deceased was identified as Masud Shikdar hailing from Kushonhati village under Dohar Upazila. He worked as a day laborer at the factory.

Sub-inspector Mohammad Sadek of Sreepur Police Station confirmed the death after searching the factory. 

The fire originated around 10 am at Dhaka Garments and Washing Ltd's godown and two firefighting units doused it within half an hour, said Mia Raj, senior station officer of Sreepur Fire Station.

None of the workers were burnt but 42 fell sick after inhaling toxic gas. Some sustained minor injuries while running for safety.

The workers alleged that the warehouse is located away from the main factory. The number of sick workers increased as authorities initially did not open the main entrance. The gate was opened after many of the workers fainted, inhaling the toxic gas, they alleged.

KM Najmul Ahsan, the duty doctor of Sreepur Upazila Health Complex, said that of the workers 10 were admitted to different wards of the hospital while 12 were referred to Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery, suspecting their respiratory track might have been damaged. Besides, 20 workers were released after treatment, he said.


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