Nazrul’s grandson burnt in gas explosion

Babul Kazi, grandson of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, was admitted to Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery with severe burn injuries early yesterday.

Babul, 59, suffered 74 percent burns in a fire followed by an explosion at his Banani residence around 5:00am, Shaon Bin Rahman, a resident surgeon of the hospital, told The Daily Star.

Babul has been shifted to the ICU as his condition is critical, the doctor said.

The victim's elder sister Khilkhil Kazi said Babul was burnt in an explosion when he lit a gas-lighter to smoke in the bathroom.

Dr Md Maruful Islam, joint director of the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery, said a 16-member medical board has been formed for his treatment.

"He has suffered 74 percent burns, and his respiratory tract has also been damaged. He is currently receiving treatment in the ICU, and his condition is critical," he said.