<div><b><span style="font-size: 1rem;">At least 16 people, including workers, were injured in an explosion today at the Cotton Club BD Limited factory in the Jarun area of Kashimpur in Gazipur.</span><br></b></div><div><br></div><div>They were rescued and brought to Dhaka Medical College Hospital, said DMCH Police Outpost In-Charge Inspector Bachchu Miah.</div><div><br></div><div>According to eyewitnesses and fire service, the explosion occurred around 8:30 am today, in the compressor room of the factory. Fire erupted immediately after the explosion. During this time, the wall of the room collapsed, they said.</div><div><br></div><div>Police and fire service personnel visited the spot after the incident, said GM (Operation) of the factory, Aminul Islam, reports UNB.</div><div><br></div><div>About 3,500 people work in the factory, but the entire factory was closed on May Day. However, a foreign buyer delegation is scheduled to arrive at the factory tomorrow. That is why security personnel, some staffers and workers were staying in the factory, he said.</div><div><br></div><div>At the time of the incident, it is believed that the explosion was caused by excessive pressure in the gas line, he added.</div><div><br></div><div>Of the injured, seven suffered burn injuries. All those injured are out of danger and all arrangements have been made for their treatment from the factory, added the GM.</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div>