Narayanganj factory fire: Death toll rises to 52

At least 52 people were killed in a massive fire broke out at a juice factory of Hashem Foods and Beverage Ltd in Karnagop area of Rupganj under Narayanganj district.

Rupganj UNO confirmed the news on Friday noon.

The fire broke out at the six-storey building around 5.00 pm Thursday, and 18 units of firefighters are still struggling to douse the fire.

Many people were injured in the incident. Most of them have been admitted to Rupganj US Bangla Medical College and Hospital, and rest of them have been sent to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH).