A gas leak explosion in a ground-floor apartment on the 100-feet road, Notun Bazar, North Badda, Dhaka, occurred on July 21, 2026. The incident, caused by an unaddressed gas line leakage, resulted in the deaths of three family members: Anwar Hossain Shahin, his wife Fahima Akter, and their niece Hafsa. The victims succumbed to severe burn injuries while receiving treatment at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery.
| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anwar Hossain Shahin (Md. Shahin) Cloth shop employee | 25 · Male | Dead Deceased | 50% burns Relation to others: Husband/Uncle |
| Fahima Akter | 21 · Female | Dead Critical Deceased | 45% burns Relation to others: Wife |
| Hafsa | 8 · Female | Dead Deceased | 40% burns Relation to others: Niece |
50% burns
45% burns
40% burns