PM directs probe into paddy field fire incident

Senior Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed the concerned ministry to conduct an investigation into the fire incident at paddy field.

Road Transport and Bridge Minister Obaidul Quader made the disclosure while addressing newsmen at his secretariat office on Wednesday.

Obaidul Quader said, “The fire incident would be sabotage, or someone would do it to tarnish the image of the government. Prime Minister asked the concerned to investigate the issue. We will also inquire the matter politically.”

“The government is sincere to solve problems logically. Burning paddy can be the solution,” he added.


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