Police on Monday recovered human remains from inside the BM Container Depot in Sitakunda, eight days after the deadly fire there, authorities said. A bone with flesh of a human being was recovered from the depot around 4 pm while removing the containers, said Sumon Banik, officer-in-charge (investigation) of Sitakunda Police Station. The human remains were sent to Chattogram Medical College and Hospital for DNA test, he said. Also read: Sitakunda depot fire: Death toll rises to 47 as another victim dies Besides, Sramik Karmachari Oikya Parishad (SCOP) on Monday demanded justice after identifying those responsible for the fire and blasts at Sitakunda Depot. “We also want shifting of all depots from the port city and residential area,” said Coordinator of SCOP Tapan Datta while speaking at a press briefing at Chattogram Press Club. The death toll from BM Container Depot fire rose to 47 as two injured victims died at a private hospital in Chattogram and at Dhaka Medical College Hospital on Sunday. So far, 10 firefighters have died in the incident. It is said to be the ‘largest death figure’ the fire service has seen in a single incident. Also read: 10 DVR machines recovered from BM container depot On June 4, a fire and subsequent blasts at BM Container Depot at Sitakunda of Chattogram left over 200 people injured.

The deadly fire at BM Container Depot at Sitakunda was brought under control on Tuesday morning after over 60 hours, said the Army. "We have been able to control the flames and the area is out of danger now,’ commanding officer of the 18th Brigade of the 24th Infantry Division Lt Col Ariful Islam told journalists around 9 am outside the depot. He said there is still smoke coming out in the depot mainly from containers full of clothes. Water used to douse the fire is causing the smoke, he said. Also read: Probe to reveal whether sabotage behind Sitakunda depot fire “An expert team of Bangladesh Armed Forces is examining the area for the presence of any more hazardous substances. After receiving a final report from them we will be assured that there is no possibility of further danger, the commander said.

A hydrogen peroxide factory run by Smart Group, the owner of BM container depot where a weekend fire killed 41 people, has been shut down following protests by local residents and leaders. The factory, located at South Pahratali of Hathazari upazila in Chattogram, is run by Al-Razi Chemical Complex Ltd, a sister concern of Smart Group, now under public scrutiny after the massive blaze. The fire that erupted on Saturday night is being blamed on the hydrogen peroxide-carrying containers kept at the depot amid allegations of lax security measures. Also read: 'Arrest BM Container Depot MD Mujibur': Chhatra Odhikar Parishad Mobin Hossain Khan, Manager Admin of Al-Razi Chemical Complex Ltd on Tuesday said complying with the demands of local people and leaders the factory will refrain from releasing any consignment until the government completes probe into the fire and explosions. Locals living near the factory demanded its closure fearing a disaster even bigger than the depot fire, Monjurl Alam Chowdhury, former member of district Awami League committee told UNB. Chowdhury along with Jafar Alam a former commissioner of South Pahartali ward-1 and some locals met the manager admin, and Ibrahim Khalil, General manager of the Al-Razi Complex on Monday afternoon to voice their fear. “We have requested the authority to suspend production and delivery of hydrogen peroxide from the factory until investigation into the depot fire completes. We will not have any objection if it is produced here following proper safety protocols and government guidelines,” said Chowdhury. Hydrogen peroxide from this factory was kept at the BM Container Depot which was suspected to be turned into a death trap when the fire started on Saturday night which also left some 200 people injured. Also read: Sitakunda fire: Authorities lower death toll to 41 Apart from hydrogen peroxide, PVC pipe, PVC door and other materials are produced in the Al-Razi Chemical Complex built across 3 acres of land at the foot of hills at Thandachhari area in 2019.

Investigation will reveal whether the Chattogram container depot fire was an accident or sabotage, said Information Minister Hasan Mahmud on Sunday. Investigations are on to detect the real reason behind the devastating fire at BM container depot in Sitakund,  he said. Also read:2 probe bodies form over Ctg deadly fire The prime minister herself is looking after the matter and she instructed all concerned to provide necessary support, said Hasan while speaking at a meeting with Crime Reporters Association of Bangladesh (Crab). The death toll from the deadly fire at privately run inland container depot rose to 43 on Sunday, said fire service officials. ‘The death toll from the fire climbed to 43 and there were seven fire service members among the deceased,” said Anisur Rahman, deputy director of Fire Service and Civil Defense, while briefing reporters at Chattogram Medical College and Hospital over the deadly fire incident. Also read:Firefighter Maniruzzman transferred to Kumira 2 months ago, says uncle Besides, over 200 people suffered injuries, most of them from burns. Two committees have been formed to investigate the blaze and blasts.

FBCCI President Md. Jashim Uddin has expressed deep sorrow at the loss of lives and injuries in BM Container depot fire at Sitakunda in Chattogram. Also read: PM shocked at loss of lives in Sitakunda fire In a condolence message on Sunday, the FBCCI president prayed for the salvation of the departed souls extended his deepest sympathy to the bereaved family members. He called for ensuring maximum safe working environment in all industrial mills, buildings and warehouses to avoid such tragic accident in future. Also read: Massive fire at Ctg container depot: Death toll climbs to 43, over 200 injured