Keraniganj Factory Fire: Child Worker Escapes, Grandmother Missing Amidst Tragedy
A tragic fire at a gas lighter manufacturing factory in Keraniganj has resulted in the deaths of at least six individuals, with several others missing, including a 51-year-old woman. The incident occurred on April 4, 2026, when a fire broke out at the factory located in the Ambagan area of Aganagar union, South Keraniganj. The fire spread rapidly due to the presence of highly flammable materials. Survivors reported that a security guard attempted to prevent their escape by charging at them with a stick. Eleven-year-old Mim Akter, who worked at the factory with her grandmother Parveen Akter, managed to escape by pushing past the guard. However, her grandmother remains unaccounted for. The fire was brought under control by the Fire Service after an hour and a half, but rescue operations continue as the search for additional victims persists. 
