File Photo: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina CollectedShe also conveyed her condolences to those affectedPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed deep shock over the Chawkbazar fire which broke out last night. She also conveyed her condolences to those affected. She stated this to the media on Thursday during the morning procession at the Shaheed Minar. Also Read: Chawkbazar fire: Death toll rises to 70Minister of Road Transport and Bridges Obaidul Quader said the government will stand beside the victims of the fire and do everything they can to help them recover. Till now, at least 70 people have been killed in a massive fire that engulfed several multi-storey buildings at Nanda Kumar Lane in Chawkbazar’s Churihatta area of Old Dhaka Wednesday night.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 21, 2019 04:18 UTC