Couple burnt in ‘gas explosion’

A man and his wife were burned in an explosion "caused by accumulated gas" at a house in Rupganj upazila of Narayanganj yesterday morning.

The incident took place in a house in Kauarchar Noyapara area of Golakandail UP under the upazila, said Inspector Mostafizur Rahman, in-charge of Bhulta Police Outpost.

The injured -- Jahanara, 25, and her husband Shamim Mia, 29, -- are the tenants of the house. They are now undergoing treatment at the burn unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, the inspector said.

According to locals, they heard a loud explosion from the couple's home early in the morning.

They rescued the injured couple and took them to a private hospital. The couple was later transferred to DMCH, the police official added.

They rented the flat three days earlier, said Abu Musa, the owner of the building.

Inspector Mostafizur said the fire might have caused by accumulated gas.

"However, we are investigating the incident to know the cause. Legal action will be taken if someone is found guilty," he added.