Keraniganj factory fire: Death toll rises to 10

At least 10 people have died in the fire that broke out at a plastic factory in Keraniganj of Dhaka.

Eight people died from 4.00am to 9.00am on Thursday while undergoing treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH).

Some the deceased are: Imran, Bablu, Rayhan, Khaleuqe, Salauddin, Zinarul and Alam.
Besides, at least 26 people are receiving treatment at the burn and plastic surgery unit.

The fire broke out at the tin-shed building of Prime Pattern Plastic Limited located at Chunkutia in South Keraniganj on Wednesday evening.

Later, on information 10 fire units rushed to spot and doused the blaze around 6:00pm.  One died in the evening.

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