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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Shafiqul ALAM

Safety Lapses Blamed For Bangladesh Fire As Toll Rises To 45

Bangladesh firefighters say glaring safety lapses were responsible for a fire in a popular Dhaka restaurant that killed 45 people (Credit: AFP)

Bangladesh firefighters said Friday that glaring safety lapses were responsible for a Dhaka restaurant blaze that killed 45 people, with more deaths likely among those rushed to hospital in critical condition.

Thursday night's fire began at a popular biryani restaurant at the bottom of a seven-floor commercial property in the capital's upscale Bailey Road neighborhood.

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