3 of a family burnt to death in Satkhira
A couple and their daughter were burnt to death in a fire at their house at Kulya village in Ashashuni, Satkhira, on Wednesday night.
Police said Azharul Islam, 35, his wife Ankhi, 30, and daughter Anika, 7, were sleeping when a burning candle sparked off the blaze.
Azhar lighted the candle during a load-shedding before going to bed.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. The fire led to the explosion of fuel tank of a motorcycle kept in the room, killing Azhar in his sleep and severely injuring his wife and daughter.
Anika died on way to hospital while Ankhi succumbed to her injuries at the Khulna Medical College Hospital.