Dhaka, March 7 -- Many people are feared trapped under the rubble of a building at Siddique Bazar after an explosion killed at least 17 people and injured over 100 others in the crowded marketplace in Old Dhaka.

The authorities have suspended the rescue operation for the night due to risks of a building falling down at Siddique Bazar after a blast caused its partial collapse, killing at least 17 people and injuring 100 others in the crowded marketplace in Old Dhaka.

"It's not possible to enter it and conduct the rescue operation because the building is in a risky state due to damaged pillars," Lt Col Tajul Islam, a Fire Service and Civil Defence director, said on Tuesday night.

"The operation has been postponed for the night. We'll res...