Smartphone explosion sparks panic in Tongi; Vivo phone narrowly avoids major accident

A smartphone explosion in a residential area of Tongi, Gazipur, has caused panic after a Vivo-branded device reportedly caught fire and exploded. The incident occurred on Sunday (June 21), though no casualties were reported, and a major accident was narrowly avoided, according to the affected family.

Family sources said that at the time of the incident, a woman in the household was lying on the floor of her room due to illness. She noticed that her Vivo Y20 smartphone, which she had been using, was becoming unusually hot and immediately informed other family members.

A family member said that shortly after picking up the phone, thick smoke began to emit from the device. Realizing the danger, they quickly moved it to the balcony and threw it outside. Shortly after, the phone exploded, producing heavy smoke and heat.

The family members stated that if the device had remained inside the room or on the bed, it could have caused a serious fire. They also expressed concern as children in the household regularly used the phone for gaming and watching videos, raising safety worries after the incident.

Following the explosion, the family has remained in a state of fear and insecurity. They have called for an investigation and urged the relevant authorities to look into the matter.

Meanwhile, a recent fatal mobile phone explosion has also drawn nationwide attention. On June 14, Mizanur Rahman (44) died after suffering severe burns in a mobile phone explosion in Ashulia, Savar. He was a resident of Langolmora village in Chhagalnaiya upazila of Feni and lived in the Rashid Market area of Ashulia.

According to neighbors, Mizanur Rahman had gone to sleep after putting two mobile phones on charge. At some point during the night, an explosion triggered a fire in his room. He was later rescued in critical condition and admitted to the National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute.

Dr. Shaon Bin Rahman, resident physician at the National Burn Institute, said that around 95 percent of Mizanur Rahman’s body was burned. He later died while undergoing treatment.

Officer-in-Charge of Ashulia Police Station, Md. Tariqul Islam, told the media that Mizanur Rahman had been sleeping with two phones on charge when the explosion occurred, leaving him critically injured. He died on Sunday evening while receiving treatment.

No official statement has yet been received from Vivo Bangladesh regarding the Tongi incident. Authorities say any response will be added if provided.