Three people sustained burn injuries in an explosion caused by accumulated gas in a seven-storey building in Dhaka’s Shyampur.

The victims have been identified as Abdur Rahman Tushar, 35; Md Jamal, 50; and Jamil Khan Rashed, 24. They were rescued from the seventh floor of the building and have been admitted to the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery, where they are reported to be in critical condition.

Dr Md Tarikul Islam, resident surgeon at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery, confirmed the matter.

According to eyewitnesses, the explosion occurred around 2:45 am in Tushar's room on the seventh floor. Jamal and Jamil, who resided on the sixth floor, were visiting for a late-night gathering when the incident happened.

Tushar sustained burns covering about 100% of his body, while Jamal suffered burns on 75% of his body and Jamil on 55%. All three remain in critical condition, said the doctor.