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On September 9, 2026, a tank firing exercise involving the 15 Independent Armored Squadron at the Hathazari Field Firing Range in Chattogram resulted in an accidental shell explosion due to a technical malfunction. The incident caused the deaths of two Bangladesh Army soldiers, Gunner Tasnim Rifayat and Abu Bakar Siddiqui Pias, and left three others injured. One critically injured officer, Captain Mohiuddin Mirza, was transferred to Singapore for advanced medical care. On September 15, the Prime Minister met with the families of the victims to provide financial compensation and pledged ongoing support, including the construction of houses and employment for the widows.
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On September 9, 2026, a tank firing exercise involving the 15 Independent Armored Squadron at the Hathazari Field Firing Range in Chattogram resulted in an accidental shell explosion due to a technical malfunction. The incident caused the deaths of two Bangladesh Army soldiers, Gunner Tasnim Rifayat and Abu Bakar Siddiqui Pias, and left three others injured. One critically injured officer, Captain Mohiuddin Mirza, was transferred to Singapore for advanced medical care. On September 15, the Prime Minister met with the families of the victims to provide financial compensation and pledged ongoing support, including the construction of houses and employment for the widows.
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2 PEOPLE REPORTED DEAD
3 PEOPLE REPORTED INJURED
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ISPR confirmed the deaths and stated that an investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing. The injured officer was airlifted to Dhaka and subsequently transferred to Singapore for advanced medical treatment.
Prime Minister met with the families of the deceased on September 15 to provide financial aid and pledged ongoing support, including the construction of houses and employment for the widows.
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Prothom Alo
Daily Jugantor
Daily Amar Desh
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Hathazari Field Firing Range, Chattogram
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20 articles · 4 publishers
Daily Amar Desh · 11 Sept 2026
Jago News 24 · 11 Sept 2026
Prothom Alo · 11 Sept 2026
Daily Amar Desh · 15 Sept 2026A branded case brief or image keeps the reported impact and source context attached.
The accident resulted in two confirmed fatalities and multiple injuries during a military exercise.
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