Public Works and Housing Minister SM Rezaul Karim, along with Dhaka North Mayor Atiqul Islam, visits FR Tower at Banani, where a massive fire brought out on Thursday, March 28, 2918 Focus BanglaHe commented this after inspecting the building in Banani on FridayPublic Works and Housing Minister SM Rezaul Karim has labeled the deaths of the FR Tower fire victims as murders, not accidents. He commented this after inspecting FR Tower in Banani, the scene of a deadly fire that left 25 people dead, around 10am on Friday. Speaking after his inspection, the minister said: “The deaths are not accidents, they are murders. Also Read- Banani fire death toll 25He added: “We have learned that the building received initial approval in 1996 for 18 floors. Other buildings throughout Dhaka will soon be scrutinized.”Also Read- FR Tower fire: Rescue operation still underwayResponding to further query, SM Rezaul Karim said: “The licenses of the engineers who were involved in the construction of FR Tower will be revoked.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 29, 2019 07:42 UTC