[object Object]

Two people died after a fire erupted in Dhaka’s Al Baraka Tower early Tuesday. The fire started around 1:00 AM on the 12th floor of the 14-story building in the Katabon area of Elephant Road.

“

The deceased were identified as Abdus Salam, 20, of Bogura’s Kahaloo upazila and Jony, 24, of Kishoreganj Sadar upazila

The blaze quickly spread to the 11th and 13th floors, trapping residents. Six fire service units responded and brought the fire under control after approximately two hours. Firefighters rescued two individuals from the building in critical condition and transported them to the hospital, where they were pronounced dead.

The deceased were identified as Abdus Salam, 20, and Jony, 24. Their bodies have been sent for post-mortem examinations. Police stated that the floor where the fire originated contained lawyers' chambers. The victims had reportedly called for help via mobile phone before losing contact.

“

The fire started at around 1:00am on the 12th floor of the 14-storey building and quickly spread to the 11th and 13th floors, trapping several residents

The cause of the fire remains undetermined and is currently under investigation by the police. The incident has drawn attention due to the loss of life and the rapid spread of the fire within the residential and commercial building.

“

Firefighters rescued two people from inside the building in critical condition and rushed them to hospital, where doctors declared both dead.