Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Raushon Ershad on Friday said the huge casualties in Narayanganj factory fire cannot be accepted so easily.

In a condolence message, she said, “Deaths and injuries in different incidents are on the rise in the country. These ruthless deaths (in factory fire) are not easy to accept.”

Raushon called upon the government to unveil the mystery behind the fire incident through a proper investigation. “Strict punitive action must be take taken against those who will be found responsible for the incident in the investigation.”

She also urged the government to take necessary steps to ensure proper treatment of those who suffered burn injuries and appropriate compensation to the families of the dead and injured.

Raushon expressed deep shock over the loss of huge lives in the fire incident and prayed for the salvation of the departed souls.

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Meanwhile, Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader demanded the formation of a judicial probe committee to unearth the mystery behind the horrific fire incident.

In a condolence message, he said over 50 people died in the blaze on Thursday and the actual death toll could rise further. “The brutal death of so many people in such an incident amid the pandemic can’t be accepted.”

GM, Quader, also the deputy opposition leader in parliament, demanded exemplary punishment to those responsible for the blaze so that such an incident does not recur in the future.

He also demanded justified compensation for the families of the victims.

The Jatiya Party chief called upon the authorities concerned to take immediate steps to ensure proper treatment of the injured.

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He expressed deep shock at the loss of lives in the factory fire and prayed for the eternal peace of the departed souls.

GM Quader also conveyed his profound sympathy to the bereaved family members.

A massive fire swept through a seven-storey building housing a juice factory of Hashem Food Ltd at Bhulta Karnagop in Narayanganj’s Rupganj.

So far, the death toll from the fire reached 52 that broke out at 5pm on Thursday.

But the death toll might go up as the search operation still continues on the fifth and sixth floors of the building.