One person was killed and at least 50 others fell ill as a gas cylinder of an ice factory exploded in Patharghat upazila of Barguna early Friday.
The deceased was identified as Shahjahan alias Samrat, 50, a mechanic of the factory.
Confirming the news, Shahabuddin, officer-in-charge of Patharghata Police Station, said the explosion took place at around 12:30am.
Around 50 people, including five firefighters, fell ill due to toxic gas inhalation following the explosion, he said.
Eight of the injured were taken to Barisal Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital while others were taken to Patharghata Upazila Health Complex.
