The bodies of 39 people have been recovered so far in a horrific explosion at a BM container depot at Sonaichhari Union in Sitakunda, Chittagong. Five of the dead were firefighters. The body of another firefighter could be recovered, media reported. Rows of corpses are growing. The body is coming out of the hospital. Sitakunda and the surrounding areas have become heavy with the screams of the injured and the mourning of the people who have lost their relatives.
The severity of the fire was evident as the containers contained hydrogen peroxide. Explosions are happening again and again
Meanwhile, the identity of one of the five fire service personnel killed has been confirmed. His name is Md. Moniruzzaman. She was working as a Nursing Attendant at Kumira Fire Station. His village home is at Nangalkot in Comilla.
It is learned that 15 fire service personnel are still undergoing treatment at various hospitals including CMH. Two more workers could not be found.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed deep sorrow over the death of a person in a horrific explosion at BM container depot near Kashem Jute Mill in Sonaichhari area of ​​Sitakunda upazila in Chittagong on Saturday night.
There is no place in the hospital, but these people who have been burnt in the fire have to be treated. Never seen so many burnt hospitals.
About 400 injured people have been admitted to Chittagong Medical College Hospital and other hospitals. The area was shaken by the explosion of chemical containers.