Three Furnace Explosions at Farmak Steel Mill in Four Days in Mirsarai Economic Zone.

Several Workers Injured, Three in Critical Condition in Latest Incident; Concerns Rise Over Workplace Safety Md. Omar Faruk, Special Correspondent: Three furnace explosions have reportedly occurred at the Farmak Steel Mill in Mirsarai, Chattogram, within the past four days, leaving several workers injured. At least three workers are reportedly in critical condition following the latest incident on Monday (September 28), according to local sources. Several other workers also sustained varying degrees of injuries, the sources said. The repeated furnace explosions at the same industrial facility within a short period have raised concerns over workplace safety and the effectiveness of existing safety measures. Questions have particularly been raised regarding furnace operation, risk management, fire safety, and the protection of workers during emergencies. According to local sources, the consecutive incidents have created fear and anxiety among workers. However, no official statement was immediately available from the authorities concerned or the company regarding the exact causes of the explosions, the extent of damage, or the current condition of the injured workers. Concerned parties have called for an investigation into whether the applicable labour laws and workplace safety regulations are being properly implemented at the industrial facility to ensure workers' safety. Following the repeated furnace explosions, demands have been raised for a thorough investigation into the actual causes of the incidents, an assessment of the effectiveness of the existing safety measures, and immediate steps by the relevant authorities to ensure the safety of workers.