, Feb. 28 -- A series of recent gas cylinder explosions in Dhaka and surrounding areas have raised serious concerns about public safety, prompting urgent calls for stricter regulations and enforcement measures.

The illegal trade of substandard gas cylinders, often produced in unregulated factories, is putting thousands of lives at risk.

On 23 February 2025, a gas cylinder explosion in Ashulia, Savar, left a couple and their five-year-old child severely injured.

Earlier, on 14 February 2025, another explosion in Ashulia injured 11 family members, including women and children. These incidents highlight the dangers associated with unsafe gas cylinders, which continue to be used in homes and businesses across Bangladesh.

Following the Feb...