Residents of Fatullah in Narayanganj have been gripped by fear following a series of gas explosions that injured nine people from two families within days. On May 11, a blast in a rented house at Kutubpur Lakibazar burned four members of one family, while a similar explosion on May 10 in Giridhara injured five others. Witnesses said gas had accumulated inside the houses before the blasts, which occurred when stoves were lit early in the morning.

Local residents blamed the incidents on illegal gas connections, fluctuating pressure in the industrial zone, irregular supply, and negligence. They said gas often returns late at night after daytime shortages, causing leaks when stoves are left open. Workers added that irregular factory operations affect gas pressure in residential lines. Officials from Titas Gas and the Fire Service confirmed that investigations are underway but have not yet determined the exact causes.

Residents demanded the removal of illegal connections, regular monitoring, and awareness campaigns to prevent further accidents, warning that continued negligence could lead to greater loss of life.