Gas explosion and fire at unauthorized N Alam Filling Station in Cox's Bazar, 3 dead, 16 injured
On the night of February 25, 2026, a massive gas explosion occurred at the unauthorized N Alam Filling Station (also known as Koksbazar LPG Station) on Kolatoli Bypass Road, Cox's Bazar, likely due to a gas leak during unloading. The incident resulted in 3 deaths and 16 burn injuries, destroyed or damaged at least 30-50 vehicles, four to fifty houses, and a nearby garage. The facility reportedly lacked mandatory fire safety and environmental clearances. The fire was controlled after a seven-hour multi-agency operation involving the fire service, army, police, navy, and air force. Legal action has been initiated against the owner, Nurul Alam, and an investigation committee has been formed.
Involved entities
2 RecordsN-Alam Filling Station (Koksbazar LPG Station)
Adjacent Garage
Named victims
6 Records| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdur Rahim | · Male | Dead | Burn injuries |
| Abu Taher | · Male | Dead | Burn injuries |
| Motahar Hossain | 36 · Male | Dead | Burn injuries |
| Abul Kashem | Injured | — | |
| Md. Sakib | Injured | — | |
| Md. Siraj | Injured | — |
Abdur Rahim
Burn injuries
Abu Taher
Burn injuries
Motahar Hossain
Burn injuries
Abul Kashem
Md. Sakib
Md. Siraj
Causative Person
1 Record| Name | Age | Role | Legal status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurul Alam | — | Owner of the gas station | Accused, arrested, and absconding |
Nurul Alam
Owner of the gas stationAccused, arrested, and abscondingAgencies deployed
Fire Service and Civil Defence
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
Joint response by seven to nine units to control the fire and manage gas leak.
Note: Supported by military, police, navy, and air force.
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Evacuating residents and formation of a five-member investigation committee.
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Registration of a case against the owner and search operation.