President, PM mourn loss of lives in Bailey Road fire

President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday expressed profound shock and sorrow over the loss of lives and property in a devastating fire at a building on Bailey Road in the capital.

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

He also wished early recovery of the injured in the blaze.

Meanwhile, in a message of condolence, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina prayed for peace for the departed souls and extended heartfelt sympathy to the grieving families.

The prime minister also asked the authorities concerned to take prompt measures to give proper treatment to the injured persons.

She appreciated those who were engaged in controlling the blaze quickly.

At least 45 people were killed, and over 20 others sustained severe injuries by a devastating fire on Thursday night.

Firefighters rescued 70 people, including 42 in unconscious state, from the rooftop and different floors of the seven-storey Green Cozy Cottage.

The fire broke out at the restaurant named “Kacchi Bhai” on the first floor around 9:45pm. Many people were dining in the restaurants when the fire spread to other floors. 

Most of the people died as they jumped off the building or from burns or suffocation, said firefighters who brought the fire under control around 12:30am. 

Fire officials say the blaze spread fast due to the presence of gas cylinders on several floors in the restaurant kitchens. People could not leave the building due to smoke in the staircase.