SaralnamaA fire killed at least 16 people at a garment factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The blaze started around noon in Mirpur area. It took three hours to put out. A nearby chemical warehouse kept burning. The fire service found 16 bodies. They were burnt beyond recognition. DNA tests will identify them. Toxic gas and a locked roof door caused most deaths. The warehouse had no fire safety clearance. It stored chemicals that made the fire worse. Families waited outside for news of missing loved ones. Bangladesh often has deadly factory fires due to poor safety. (Updated 15 Oct 2025, 17:15 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A fire killed at least 16 people at a garment factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh
- The blaze started around noon in Mirpur area
- It took three hours to put out