8 Killed, 26 Injured in Gas Cylinder Explosion and Fire at Preeti Group Factory, Ashulia
A major gas cylinder explosion and fire occurred at the Preeti Group (Pretty Composite Textile Ltd.) factory in Jamgora, Ashulia, Savar. The incident, involving cylinder-laden vehicles at the S Suhi Industrial Park, resulted in 8 deaths, 26 injuries, and one missing person. Additionally, multiple cylinders were ejected into nearby residential areas, where they remain uncollected and continue to leak gas, causing significant alarm and ongoing safety concerns.
Involved entities
3 RecordsPreeti Composite Textile Ltd. (Preeti Group FNF Factory)
Covered Van carrying gas cylinders
Gas cylinders
Named victims
5 Records| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazrul Islam | Dead | — | |
| Nur Islam driver | 40 | Dead Deceased while receiving treatment at DMCH | 95 percent of the body is burned Relation to others: Driver of the covered van |
| Mokhleshur Rahman | 45 | Injured | — |
| Sujon Mia | 18 | Injured | — |
| Imtiaz Kazi | 18 | Missing | — |
Nazrul Islam
Nur Islam
95 percent of the body is burned
Mokhleshur Rahman
Sujon Mia
Imtiaz Kazi
Agencies deployed
Fire Service and Civil Defence
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
Six units from Zirabo Modern, DEPZ, Savar, Uttara, and Kaliakoir fire stations worked to bring the fire under control. A four-member investigation committee has been formed.
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Ashulia Industrial Police investigating the incident and identifying the victims; a criminal case for culpable homicide has been filed against 18-22 individuals.
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Government ministers visited the hospital to check on the victim's health and provided 50,000 BDT as financial assistance to the family.
Relief amount (BDT): ৳50,000 BDT