At least 11 workers were injured in a cylinder explosion at Abul Khair Group’s Starship milk product factory in the Oxygen area of Bayezid, Chattogram, on Tuesday around 11 a.m. The injured were rescued and taken to a private hospital, while three fire service units brought the blaze under control after about half an hour of effort.
According to initial reports, the explosion occurred when a machine cylinder burst during milk processing, igniting part of the factory. Workers alleged that the factory lacked adequate safety measures and that management forced them to work despite objections. They also claimed that security guards locked all gates after the explosion, preventing others from reaching the affected area to help. Fire Service Deputy Director Md. Jasim Uddin said the blast likely originated from bottling equipment.
However, the factory’s HR and Admin in-charge, Md. Imrul Kader Bhuiyan, stated that the fire was caused by a short circuit, not a cylinder explosion, and claimed only three workers were injured. He also denied any safety lapses at the facility.
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