At least 70 people were killed in the massive fire Mahmud Hossain Opu/Dhaka Tribune67 people were killed and 41 others injured in the devastating fire on February 20The nation is observing a day of mourning, on Monday, in memory of the victims of Wednesday's devastating Chawkbazar fire—in the capital—that claimed scores of lives. On the occasion, all: government, semi-government, autonomous, as well as private institutions and establishments—plus Bangladesh missions abroad—are flying the national flag at half-mast. Earlier, the government declared Monday a national day of mourning in memory of the Chawkbazar fire victims. It said they day will be observed to seek eternal peace for the departed souls of those killed in the fire, and to convey sympathy to the bereaved family members. Sixty-seven people were killed—and 41 others injured—in the devastating fire that raged through several buildings on Nandakumar Duta Road and Churihatta Shahi Mosque Road, of Chawkbazar, on Wednesday night.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 25, 2019 05:15 UTC