6 dead in fire at M’singh Medical

A fire broke out in the paediatric ward on the third floor of the hospital’s new building leaving six people including child dead.

A firefighting unit from the Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) Fire Station rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control. However, thick smoke accumulated inside the building.

The fire sparked panic among patients and their attendants, leading to a rush as they tried to move downstairs. Several people fell and sustained injuries amid the chaos, the fire service official said.

No major damage was reported immediately in the incident.
Dr Mohammad Main Uddin Khan, assistant director (administration) of MMCH, said the fire was initially suspected to have originated from the hospital’s lift machine.