The death toll in explosion in a a 5-storey building in the capital's Gulistan area on Tuesday rose to 15, while 60 others found to be injured, reports UNB.
The identities of the deceased could not be confirmed immediately,said Inspector Bachhu Mia, in-charge of Dhaka Medical College and Hospital police camp.
The injured are now receiving treatment at DMCH, he added.
The explosion occurred around 4:50pm with a big bang, said Shahjahan Sikder, deputy assistant director (media cell) of the Fire Service and Civil Defence.
On information, seven units of fire service and five ambulances rushed to spot and are conducting rescue operations, he added.
Bd-pratidin English/Lutful Hoque