Two dead in Aman Plastic fire

The death toll from a fire at an Aman Plastic factory in the Narikelbagh area of Keraniganj rose to two after another victim died during treatment on Tuesday.

Manik, who suffered at least third-degree burns, died while at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery at around 12:30am, said Dr Sultan Mahmud Sikder, resident surgeon at the hospital.

Manik was initially brought to the hospital’s emergency department but as his condition worsened, he was shifted to its intensive care unit, where he died. Earlier, firefighters recovered the body of Sakib Hossain from the factory premises during rescue. Another victim, Rakib Hossain, who suffered severe burns, was admitted to Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital. 

According to the Fire Service, the fire broke out at noon on Monday. Eight firefighting units brought the blaze under control at about 2:00pm.