Reminding Old Dhaka residents as well as the nation of the June 2010 fire tragedy at Nimtoli that killed 124 people, the Chawkbazar incident has become the second-worst such disaster in Bangladesh’s history. Also Read- Govt bearing medical, funeral costs of Chawkbazar fire victimsAlthough the origin of the inferno is still sketchy, this latest fire incident undoubtedly left numerous Old Dhaka families reeling from the terror and hurt from the loss of their loved ones. Also Read- Chawkbazar fire: Many died attempting to take shelter in shops, warehousesThe fire at Nanda Kumar Lane, however, was completely doused around 11am Thursday. Families of each deceased will receive Tk1 lakh and each injured will receive Tk50,000 as aid, according to a Labour Ministry statement. Also Read- NHRC: Chawkbazar fire third-largest disaster in BangladeshHealth Minister Zahid Maleque announced that families of each deceased will also receive a further Tk20,000 for funeral expenses.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 21, 2019 18:13 UTC