Two Bangladesh Army soldiers were killed and an officer seriously injured in an accident during a field firing exercise at the Hathazari Field Firing Range in Chattogram on Wednesday as the ISPR said.
The accident occurred while a tank was firing as part of the exercise. Two soldiers died at the scene while the injured officer sustained serious injuries and is being airlifted by helicopter to the Combined Military Hospital in Dhaka for advanced treatment.
The Bangladesh Army said an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the accident. Further details including the identities of the deceased soldiers and the injured officer are expected to be released as the probe progresses.
Field firing exercises are routinely conducted by the Army as part of standard training for combat readiness though such incidents remain rare. Authorities have not yet indicated whether the accident resulted from mechanical failure, procedural lapse or another cause.
The Army has expressed condolences over the loss of the soldiers and reassured that appropriate measures will be taken based on the findings of the investigation. Officials are also expected to review safety protocols at training ranges following the incident to prevent similar accidents in the future.
