Ten killed in fire at beach resort in Bangladesh

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 17, 2026Country: Bangladesh

Crime & Law

Ten killed in fire at beach resort in Bangladesh

Ten people, including six members of the same family, were killed in a fire at a beach resort in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Authorities said the resort was operating without a fire safety licence. It had received an official warning in June.

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