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Bangladesh garment factory fire kills 16, toll may rise
At least nine workers died and eight were injured in a fire at a garment factory and chemical warehouse amid ongoing safety concerns in Bangladesh's garment industry.
- At least nine people died in a fire at a garment factory and chemical warehouse in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on October 14, 2025, according to the Fire Service and Civil Defence Department.
- The fire started on the third floor of the factory and spread to the adjacent warehouse, which stored hazardous materials, as reported by Fire Service and Civil Defence Director Lt Col Mohammad Tajul Islam Chowdhury.
- Several others were injured, and rescue efforts are ongoing, according to fire official Talha bin Jashim.
- The incident underscores the ongoing concerns about safety standards in Bangladesh's garment industry, which has a history of deadly accidents.
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16 killed in fire at garment factory and chemical warehouse in Bangladesh
A devastating fire at a garment factory and adjacent chemical warehouse in Dhaka, Bangladesh, claimed at least 16 lives and injured several others. Officials suspect the blaze originated from the chemical depot, spreading toxic fumes that likely caused the fatalities. Search operations are ongoing, with fears the death toll may rise.
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