Bangladesh: at least six people killed in fire after explosion at oxygen plant

Officials say death toll could rise as rescue operation continues in southeastern town of Sitakunda

At least six people were killed and several injured on Saturday when a fire broke out after an explosion at an oxygen plant in southeastern Bangladesh, officials said.

The death toll could rise as a rescue operation was ongoing at the plant at Sitakunda, 40km (25 miles) from the south-eastern port city of Chittagong, they added.