Rio Grande. Major news of fire and explosion has come from two different parts of the world. While a 120-year-old historic school was gutted by fire in Santa Maria city of Brazil, an explosion inside a madrasa in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka has increased the concern of security agencies. According to information received from Rio Grande do Sul state of Brazil, a massive fire suddenly broke out in a prestigious private school in Santa Maria city at around 7:30 pm. This school is 120 years old and is considered a great cultural heritage for the local community. According to eyewitnesses, the fire started from the upper floors of the building and soon engulfed the entire building. The flames were so terrible that they could be seen even from remote parts of the city. As soon as the information was received, several fire brigade vehicles reached the spot and after hours of hard work the fire was brought under control. It is a matter of relief that the school campus was completely empty due to Christmas holidays, due to which there was no loss of life. Taking precautions, the administration had evacuated the surrounding buildings and the roads were closed. Local mayors and political leaders have expressed deep sorrow over this historic loss and have assured all possible help in rebuilding the institute.
Explosion in Madrasa, walls collapsed
On the other hand, Ummal Kura International Madrasa located in South Keraniganj area of Bangladesh capital Dhaka was shaken by a loud explosion on Friday. The blast was so powerful that the roof and walls of a room in the madrasa completely collapsed. After the incident, an atmosphere of panic was created in the entire area. When police and security agencies reached the spot and searched, material used in making bombs was recovered from there. There is no news of any casualty in the initial investigation, but the recovery of bomb making material has raised many serious questions. Security agencies are now investigating for what purpose the explosive material was kept inside the madrasa and which elements are behind this conspiracy.
