A furnace failure at First Pharmic Steel Limited (also known as Farmik Steel) in Mirsharai Economic Zone on September 28, 2026, caused molten iron to splash, resulting in burns to multiple individuals. Three victims, including a 53-year-old Chinese engineer (Zengling Hong) and two Bangladeshi workers (Shariful Islam and Monir Hossain), died. One other worker (Jewel) remains hospitalized at Chattogram Medical College Hospital.
| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monir Hossain | 27 · Male | Dead | — |
| Shariful Islam | 27 · Male | Dead | — |
| Zengling Hong | 53 · Male | Dead | — |
| Jewel | 36 · Male | Hospitalized Hospitalized at Chattogram Medical College Hospital | — |
| Name | Age | Role | Legal status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Halim | — | Officer-in-Charge of Zorarganj Police Station | Investigating officer |