Bangladesh Jewellers’ Association (BAJUS) President Sayem Sobhan Anvir today (Mar 1) expressed deep shock and sorrow over the loss of lives and property in a devastating fire that broke out at a building on Bailey Road in Dhaka on Thursday night.

The tragic fire that began at a multi-storey commercial building has claimed the lives of 46 individuals so far.

Moreover, those who survived but sustained burn injuries and are currently undergoing treatment in hospitals remain at risk.

In a condolence message, the BAJUS president prayed for the eternal peace of the departed souls of the victims and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family members.

He also wished for early recovery of the people who sustained injuries in the blaze.

The fire broke out around 9:50pm at a restaurant called "Kachchi Bhai" located on the first floor (US: 2nd floor) and quickly spread upstairs where some more restaurants and a readymade garments shop were housed.

BDST: 1658 HRS, MAR 01, 2024
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