GAZIPUR, March 14, 2024 (BSS) - A three-member probe committee has been formed today to investigate the gas cylinder explosion incident in Kaliakoir upazila of Gazipur on Wednesday.

"A three-member committee headed by the additional deputy commissioner has been formed to investigate the incident," Gazipur Fire Service and Civil Defence Deputy Director Abdullah Al Arefin told the media.

The committee is asked to submit its report within three days, he added.

Kaliakoir Police Station Officer-in-Charge AFM Nasim said at least 32 people were injured in gas cylinder explosion on Wednesday.

 They are now undergoing treatment at Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery.