2020 Narayanganj explosion
| Date | September 4, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Time | 8:30 pm BST |
| Location | Fatullah, Narayanganj Sadar Upazila, Narayanganj District, Bangladesh |
| Coordinates | 23°38′46″N 90°29′8″E / 23.64611°N 90.48556°E |
| Cause | Gas leak |
| Deaths | 31 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 40 |
On 4 September 2020, an explosion in Baitus Salat Jame mosque in Narayanganj District, Bangladesh killed at least 31 people while dozens more were injured.[1][2] The death toll rose to 31 on 10 September.[3]
Causes
The explosion is presumed to have been caused by a gas leak from an underground pipeline. At around 8:30 pm local time, all the six air conditioning units installed on the ground floor exploded simultaneously. Earlier, there were power outages in the mosque and a sudden surge of electricity caused sparks on the air conditioners which may have led to the explosion.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Narayanganj mosque blast: death toll rises to 24;". The Daily Star. 5 September 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ a b Manik, Julfikar Ali; Abi-Habib, Maria (5 September 2020). "Explosion at Mosque, Likely Caused by Gas Leak, Kills 16 in Bangladesh". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ "Blast at Narayanganj mosque: Death toll rises to 31". The Financial Express. 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.