On the early morning of February 25, 2026, a gas line leakage caused a severe explosion in a kitchen in Hossainpur, Kachua, Chandpur. Three members of a single family were critically injured and have been admitted to the National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute in Dhaka.
| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Khadiza Akter | 30 | Hospitalized | — |
| Mahmudul Hasan | 36 | Hospitalized | — |
| Shiuli Akter | 40 | Hospitalized | — |
Local residents acting as immediate responders during incidents
Local residents rescued the victims and transported them to the Upazila Health Complex.
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Kachua Police arrived to investigate the incident.