According to reports, a passenger train in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka caught fire on Friday night, resulting in the death of at least four people. The incident, which took place at 9:05 p.m. local time in the Gopibagh area of Dhaka, was allegedly caused by unknown individuals setting the Benapole Express passenger train ablaze. The fire was successfully extinguished by 10:20 p.m.
Deputy Commissioner of Dhaka Metropolitan Police Iqbal Hossain informed the press that the identities of the four deceased individuals had not yet been determined. Seven firefighting units quickly arrived at the scene and worked to put out the flames.
The motive behind the incident is not clear at this time, and investigations are ongoing. This tragic incident has sparked a sense of fear and concern among the citizens of Dhaka, as they grapple with the question of how such a dangerous event could occur.
The Bangladeshi authorities have expressed their condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the fire, and have pledged to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter.
The impact of this incident will be felt by the entire community, and efforts to ensure the safety and security of the country’s transportation systems will likely be a top priority in the coming days.
