Dhaka, Mar 30 (UNB) – The Housing and Public Works Ministry investigation committee probing FR Tower design and possible violation of building code started working Saturday.
The eight-member body, led by Additional Secretary Md Yeakub Ali Patwary, held a meeting at Rajuk in the morning.
Twenty-six people were killed and dozens more injured after a fire swept through 22-storey FR Tower on Thursday. Government officials said the tower violated the building code.
Investigation committee members visited the spot on Friday and are expected to file a report within seven working days.
Housing Minister SM Rezaul Karim said the government will take legal actions after receiving the investigation report.