10 killed in fire at seaside resort in Bangladesh
Ten people were killed, and nine were injured, Fire Service spokesman Talha Bin Zasim confirmed the death toll around 1:30 p.m., hours after the blaze broke…
The Hindu reports: Ten people were killed, and nine were injured, Fire Service spokesman Talha Bin Zasim confirmed the death toll around 1:30 p.m., hours after the blaze broke out at the resort near Patuartek Beach along Marine Drive.
This world story centres on Bangladesh. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Fire Service, Talha Bin Zasim and Patuartek Beach.
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