Ten people were injured after an air conditioner exploded at a barbershop in Old Dhaka's Banshal area early Wednesday. Nine of the injured were admitted to the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery (NIBPS), while one with minor injuries remains under observation in the emergency department.
FAQs
What happened at the barbershop?
An air conditioner exploded at Arman Hair Cutting in the Alu Bazar area on Haji Osman Gani Road, injuring 10 people.
Who were injured in the incident?
The injured include barbershop employees Shamsed, Raju, Pappu, Arman, and Shakib, as well as customers Faruk, Rinku, Rony, Jasim, and Rafique.
What is the condition of the injured?
Faruk sustained burns to 50% of his body, making him the most seriously injured. Rinku suffered 21% burns, Raju and Pappu 18% each, Shamsed and Arman 15% each, Rafique 12%, Rony 10%, Jasim 8%, and Shakib 1%.
What is the current status of the investigation?
Authorities are investigating the incident, but the cause of the explosion is not immediately known.





























