Bangladesh garment factory fire kills nine: officials

Garment Factory Fire in Bangladesh

A fire at a garment factory in Bangladesh has resulted in the deaths of at least nine people, with one person wounded.

According to fire service director Tajul Islam Chowdhury,

Nine bodies have been recovered from the second and third floors of the garment factory
, with the death toll expected to rise as rescue efforts continue.

The cause of the blaze is not yet known, and authorities are currently searching for the owners of the factory.

Rescue operations are ongoing, and the number of deaths is expected to increase as more information becomes available.

Author's summary: Fire in Bangladesh garment factory kills nine.

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Newcastle Herald Newcastle Herald — 2025-10-14