Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a devastating fire at Tuptup Resto & Resort in Cox’s Bazar’s Inani area.
In a statement on Saturday, he conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wished a speedy recovery for those injured in the fire.
The minister also urged the authorities concerned to take prompt and effective steps to find the missing people and determine the actual cause of the fire.
“Such a tragic incident is deeply painful. It is essential to stand beside those affected and ensure continued coordinated efforts in rescue operations,” he said.
Millat also directed the Bangladesh Tourism Board to send a team to the site urgently to assess the situation, determine the extent of damage and assist tourists.
He also instructed the authorities to arrange an urgent meeting with the local administration, law enforcement agencies and tourism sector stakeholders to ensure tourists’ safety and swiftly implement the recommendations.
The minister further directed that special training programmes on fire safety and emergency rescue operations be arranged for staff at tourist destinations with the support of the Fire Service and Civil Defence to prevent similar incidents in the future.