A fire broke out at a plastic factory in Narikelbag, Keraniganj, Dhaka, claiming one life. The blaze, which started at the Aman Plastic factory, was brought under control after approximately 1.5 hours. Emergency services responded swiftly to the incident, with firefighters working to contain the flames.
The victim, identified as a worker at the factory, was found dead at the scene. Local authorities confirmed the death and are conducting an investigation into the cause of the fire. No other casualties were reported, though several workers were injured and hospitalized.
This incident marks the second fire at a manufacturing unit in the area this month. Previous reports indicate that safety measures in local factories have been a growing concern. Officials have called for stricter enforcement of fire safety protocols in industrial zones. The factory is currently under inspection by local authorities.
