Oil tanker explosion kills one, injures seven in Jhalakathi

A man died after an explosion on an oil tanker in Jhalakhathpi's Sugandha River. Seven other members of the vessel's crew were injured, reports bdnews24.com.

The incident occurred around 8:30 am on Friday while the vessel was anchored at Pouro Kheyaghat jetty, according to Jhalakathi Fire Service Station chief Md Shahidul Islam. The dead is Kamrul Islam.

The explosion took place when the tanker's pump room was being emptied of octane, Shahidul said. "Kamrul Islam died on the spot."

Fire Service with the help of locals rescued and admitted five of the injured to Barishal Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital.

The oil tanker had 13 crew members, the Fire Service official said.

The authorities are working to determine the reason behind the blast, said Jhalakathi Deputy Commissioner Md Zohor Ali.

Another elephant found dead in Ctg

Another elephant has been found dead in Chattogram in a span of six days, reports bdnews24.com.

Locals spotted the dead elephant near a paddy field in Banshkhali upazila's Chambal area on Friday.

Mong Thoai Hla Chakma, sub-inspector of Banshkhali thana, said the elephant's teeth were intact, while no signs of injuries were found on the body.

Divisional Forest Officer of Chattogram Rafiqul Islam Chowdhury said the elephant was an approximately 60-year-old male.