Fire incident and gas cylinder explosion in Alfadanga market: One death, three injuries, and 1 crore BDT damage

A fire, likely triggered by an electrical short circuit, broke out in a market at Jogibarat Venntala, Alfadanga, Faridpur, in the early hours of June 18, 2026. A gas cylinder exploded during firefighting efforts, resulting in the death of 35-year-old Babul Molla and leaving three others injured. Five shops, including Nuru Miah's grocery shop, were destroyed, with estimated damages of 1 crore BDT, before the Boalmari Fire Service brought the fire under control after approximately two hours.