Her relatives were eagerly waiting by her bed at the intensive care unit (ICU) of Dhaka Medical College Hospital’s (DMCH) Burn and Plastic Surgery Unit for her recovery. This is the scene of Arpita Rani Devi, 16, hanging between life and death after being burnt by a gas-line explosion in Chittagong. Dr Rafiq Uddin Ahmed, head of Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH) burn unit, initially said on Sunday that Arpita, who is among the critically injured, sustained 30% burns. Her annual examination was set to begin from November 27 and she was preparing for her exams during the blast. Confirming the matter to Dhaka Tribune, Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) Assistant Commissioner (Kotwali zone) Nobel Chakma, said: "A case has been filed regarding the incident.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 18, 2019 19:07 UTC