A boiler explosion at a garment factory in Fatulla, near Dhaka, Bangladesh, injured seven workers on Tuesday. Following the incident, workers staged a nearly hour-long blockade of the Dhaka-Narayanগঞ্জ Old Road, protesting for medical care, compensation, and improved workplace safety. The demonstration disrupted traffic flow in the area. Authorities have not yet released details regarding the cause of the explosion or the extent of the injuries sustained by the workers. Factory officials have yet to comment on the incident or the workers’ demands. The protest underscores ongoing concerns about worker safety standards within Bangladesh’s vital garment industry. Investigations into the explosion and the working conditions at the factory are expected to commence shortly.