Man killed in Natore gas cylinder blast

A man died and at least three others sustained burns as a gas cylinder exploded at a welding factory at Kumgram village of Singra upazila on Wednesday night.

The deceased was identified as Jogo Pramanik, 48, a local van driver of the village.

Ariful Islam, chairman of the Etali union, said that a gas cylinder exploded in a welding factory of Kumgram village, leaving Jago dead on the spot.

As the fire spread soon, three more people and at least 5 shops were also burnt, he added.