Deadly Fire Claims 16 Lives at Chemical and Garments Factory in Dhaka: Bangladesh's Ongoing Safety Crisis

Oct 15, 2025 02:26 am CST

A devastating fire at a Dhaka chemical and garments factory has resulted in 16 fatalities, highlighting Bangladesh's persistent industrial safety issues. The blaze, which began in a chemical warehouse before spreading to an adjacent garment facility, is part of a troubling pattern in a country that reported over 26,500 fires last year alone. Victims suffered severe chemical inhalation injuries, while desperate families continue searching for missing relatives in the aftermath of this industrial tragedy.