Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. File Photo

DHAKA, Oct 14, 2025 (BSS) - Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today expressed profound shock and sorrow over injuries and tragic deaths in a devastating fire in a garment factory and chemical warehouse at Shialbari in the city's Mirpur area.

In a condolence message, the Chief Adviser prayed for the eternal peace of the departed souls and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved families.

"This loss of innocent lives in such a tragic accident is deeply painful and heartbreaking. We stand beside the affected families in this time of grief," Professor Yunus said.

He prayed for the swift recovery of those injured in the fire and directed the authorities concerned to investigate the cause of the incident and ensure necessary assistance to the victims' families.

According to concerned officials, so far, 16 people have died in the fire that broke out around 11:40am.
 
They said fire was suspected to have broken out from the chemical warehouse and spread later to the garments unit -- Anwar Fashion Garments Factory and Shah Alam Chemical Warehouse-- at Shialbari area of Mirpur.