Gas explosion in a Chattogram residence leads to multiple deaths and injuries; children receive support
A gas explosion occurred at 'Halima Manzil' in Halishahar, Chattogram, on February 23, 2026. The incident, involving a kitchen gas explosion on the third floor, resulted in seven deaths and nine injuries. Survivors, including children named Anas, Umme Aimon, and Ayesha, are receiving specialized treatment in Dhaka. The fire was brought under control by the Fire Service after two hours, and investigations are ongoing.
Involved entities
3 RecordsHalima Manzil
Karnaphuli Gas Distribution Company
Gas cylinder
Named victims
9 Records| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashura Akter Pakhi | 35 · Female | Dead | — |
| Nurjahan Akter Rani | 40 · Female | Dead | — |
| Safayat Hossain Shawon | 16 · Male | Dead | — |
| Sakhawat Hossain | 46 · Male | Dead | — |
| Samir Ahmed Sumon | 40 · Male | Dead | — |
| Ayesha Akter | 4 · Female | Hospitalized | — |
| Md Anas | 7 · Male | Hospitalized | — |
| Md Shipon | 30 · Male | Hospitalized | — |
| Umme Aimon | 9 · Female | Hospitalized | — |
Ashura Akter Pakhi
Nurjahan Akter Rani
Safayat Hossain Shawon
Sakhawat Hossain
Samir Ahmed Sumon
Ayesha Akter
Md Anas
Md Shipon
Umme Aimon
Agencies deployed
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Transferred injured patients to the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka.
Other
Other response agencies
Formed an investigation committee to investigate potential gas leaks.
Fire Service and Civil Defence
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
Controlled the fire after two hours of effort and initiated an investigation.
Note: Formed an investigation committee to identify the cause of the explosion.