79 students hospitalised after fire breaks out at Bangladesh madrasa, 4 critical

11-Nov-2026

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A fire caused by an electrical short circuit broke out at Jamia Ashrafia Madrasa in Narayanganj, Bangladesh, hospitalizing at least 79 students with respiratory injuries from smoke inhalation. 

Four students are critically ill, with one on mechanical ventilation. The fire gutted the madrasa's library but caused no visible burns. Emergency services quickly controlled the blaze, and a medical board is assessing patients over 72 hours. 

Most students were treated at Dhaka's National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery.