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Death toll from Keraniganj factory fire climbs to two
A second victim has succumbed to injuries sustained in a factory fire in Keraniganj, with the fatality occurring at a burn treatment facility. The incident has claimed two lives so far.
LSN Bangladesh ·
The death toll from a factory fire in Keraniganj has risen to two after another victim died while receiving treatment at a specialized burn institute.
The casualty, who was being treated for severe burn injuries sustained in the incident, passed away during medical care, officials confirmed.
Factory fires remain a persistent occupational hazard across Bangladesh's industrial sector, with poor safety standards and inadequate fire prevention measures frequently cited as contributing factors to such incidents.
Investigations into the cause of the Keraniganj fire are understood to be ongoing. Authorities have not yet released complete details regarding the number of workers affected or the extent of damage caused to the facility.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about workplace safety protocols in Bangladesh's manufacturing industries.