Dhaka, April 10 -- At least 15 people, including a child, have been injured in a stampede at a memorial prayer gathering in Narsingdi Sadar Upazila.

The incident occurred at the Bhagirathpur neighbourhood of Madhabdi Municipality following Friday prayers.

Madhabdi Police chief Md Kamal Hossain confirmed the matter, noting that the crush took place as crowds surged into the venue.

Among those identified are Abdul Mannan, 60, Afaj Uddin, 55, Kadir Mia, 30, Suman Ahmed, 25,Md Zakaria, 15, and 5-year-old Ibrahim.

The identities of the remaining victims are yet to be confirmed.

Residents said the event was organised as a post-funeral prayer gathering for Lal Mia Molla, father of industrialist Abdul Momen Molla, a former president of the N...