As worshipers were about to end their prayers at a mosque in the Narayangani district outside the Bangladeshi capital city of Dhaka, a gas pipeline explosion took place, killing at least 13 people and injuring about 30 others. Among the dead is a child. Fire service officials and spokespeople say that dozens of people were rushed to local hospitals, mostly with burns, and that the death toll could rise further as some of the injured are in serious condition.

Local media sources say that fire officials suspect that the gas accumulated inside the mosque after leaking from the pipeline, and when air conditions were turned on, sparks could have triggered the blast. Investigations are still ongoing. 

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