Four workers have been killed in an explosion at a factory of Akij Venture, an unit of Akij Group factory in Habiganj’s Bahubal Upazila during gas line repairs.

Another person was injured in blast. The incident occurred around 9 am on Tuesday in the Dubai Bazar area, said ASP Zahirul Islam of the Bahubal Circle. Three of the dead have been identified as Chandpur district residents Mizan Gazi, Mahfuz Mia, and Riaz Mia.

Zahirul said that four workers for a contractor were working on the gas line at the factory when an explosion occurred. Mizan and Mahfuz died on the spot from burns. Riaz, an Akij Group employee, was rushed to Sylhet Osmani Medical College Hospital alongside two others injured in the blast. Riaz died on the way and another victim was declared dead by doctors at the hospital.