DHAKA:  BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Thursday (Feb 21) blamed the government’s irresponsibility and mismanagement for the loss of huge lives in fire at a chemical warehouse in Chawkbazar area of Old Dhaka.

The BNP leader made the remarks while talking to reporters after offering fateha at the graves of language martyrs at Azimpur graveyard.

He also said: “The government has totally failed to protect people’s lives. People are losing lives everywhere due to the government’s mismanagement and lack of responsibility.”

Fakhrul also expressed deep shock over the loss of huge lives in Chawkbazar fire incident. He also prayed for salvation of the departed soul of the fire victims and conveyed profound sympathy to the bereaved family members.

BDST: 1542 HRS, FEB 21, 2019

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