Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman has expressed his profound sadness over the deadly fire that broke out at a garment factory and chemical warehouse in Dhaka’s Mirpur area.
Till the filing of this report, the fire claimed the lives of at least 16 people on Tuesday.
In a message posted on his verified Facebook and X accounts, he prayed for the souls of the deceased, wishing eternal peace for them, and extended his hopes for a swift recovery for the injured.
He wrote, “I am deeply saddened by the tragic fire at the Mirpur RMG factory and chemical warehouse that claimed at least 16 lives.
“May Allah grant eternal peace to the departed souls, and may He bless the injured with a swift and full recovery. Heartbreaking incidents like these repeat themselves, leaving behind grief and many questions. “
He added, “We must work to ensure workplace safety standards are implemented so that no more lives are lost due to negligence.
“I call upon the authorities to take immediate, decisive action to ensure transparency in the investigation, hold those responsible to account. My thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost loved ones, and with all those affected.”
