Keraniganj: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in a fire at a gas lighter factory in Keraniganj and ordered an immediate investigation to determine the cause and hold those responsible accountable. “Soon after learning about the incident, the Prime Minister spoke over the phone with the health minister, the local lawmaker, the deputy commissioner, and the director general of Fire Service and Civil Defence, among others,” said a statement signed by the Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Saleh Shibly. The Prime Minister also instructed the authorities concerned to ensure proper treatment for the injured.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Tarique Rahman described the incident as “deeply tragic” and emphasized that the loss of lives is irreparable. He expressed sympathy for the bereaved families and prayed for the eternal peace of the departed souls. The statement also mentioned that he has ordered an immediate investigation to determine the cause of the accident and to ensure exemplary punishment for those responsible.
The fire broke out at the factory near Al Baraka Hospital in the Kadamtali area around 1:00 pm, leaving five people dead.