Visit to Sunamganj Jail
NHRC’s action on fire on Ovijan-10 launch
The National Human Rights Commission expressed deep condolences on the death of
40 persons and injury of many in fire at Ovijan-10 launch in Sugandha river,
Jhalokathi. NHRCB Chairman and Full Time Member went to Sheikh Hasina Burn
Unit to see the people burned by fire. Commission believes that it is important to
investigate the reason of fire.
It is also important to investigate for whose carelessness this fire was caused. Creating
awareness on preventing smoking in public spaces and transport and strengthening
fire fighting system in transport are also needed. Commission believes that those who
are responsible for this fire incidence should be brought to justice and given
exemplary punishment. NHRC called on relevant authorities to provide sufficient
compensation to the families of the dead persons.
NHRC Chairman & Full Time Member visited Sheikh Hasina Burn
Unit to see the injured persons.
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