70 people were hurt and 11 people were killed in a building explosion in Dhaka, Bangladesh

According to the news agency AFP, an explosion at a building in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, resulted in at least 11 fatalities and more than 70 injuries. According to a local fire service officer, the explosion occurred on Tuesday in a busy market area of Dhaka, according to news agency Reuters. The official stated that the explosion's origin was unknown and warned that as long as rescue efforts persisted, the death toll might increase. Five firefighter units were reportedly sent to the location following the explosion, according to local media. The incident happened about 4:50 p.m. (local time), and the injured were transferred to a police station and Dhaka Medical College Hospital. According to the report, Inspector Bacchus Miah stated. He noted that all of them were receiving care at the hospital's emergency department. According to accounts, the structure features multiple sanitary product shops on the ground level and a BRAC Bank branch close by. According to accounts, a bus parked on the other side of the street was also damaged by the explosion. At least 45 individuals were transported to a hospital for treatment, according to police inspector Bacchu Mia, who spoke to AFP. "There are two female victims. The remainder are hurt and receiving medical care, "A representative for the fire department contradicted Bacchu Mia's claim that there was a fire within the structure.