A man was killed and nine others , including two children, were injured as a boiler of a rice mill went off in Chowrongibazar area of Sadar upazila on Sunday.
The deceased was identified as Soleman Ali, 40, son of late Abbas Ali.
Witnesses said when some workers were boiling rice in the mill the boiler exploded, killing Soleman on the spot and injuring others.
The injured were rushed to Sadar Hospital.
Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Abdullah Al Mamun said local administration has taken steps to provide proper treatment and financial assistance to the wounded.