At least 15 people were killed and several others injured in an explosion in a crowded market area in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka, according to a local fire service official.
The blast occurred inside a seven-story building, causing heavy damage to two floors, the official added.
The cause of the blast was unclear, Sharma said, adding that the death toll could rise as rescue operations were ongoing. Onlookers gather outside the site of an explosion, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tuesday. An explosion in a seven-story commercial building in Bangladesh's capital has killed at least 14 people and injured dozens. Officials say the explosion occurred in a busy commercial area of Dhaka.
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