The authorities of Dhaka Medical College Hospital began handing over the bodies around 2:15pm Thursday, said Prof Shohel Mahmood, head of Forensics Medicine. Around 30 to 35 bodies will be handed over to families throughout the day, said Prof Mahmood. Police are assisting hospital authorities so that bodies can be handed out to family members in an orderly manner, said Chawkbazar Police OC Pradip Biswas. Over 40 people have been admitted to the Dhaka Medical College Hospital. Fire service officials said 70 body bags were sent to the morgue at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.

Source: bd News24 February 21, 2019 11:36 UTC