Fire at Bangladesh beach resort kills at least 10

· Security · Bangladesh

At least 10 people, including six members of the same family, were killed and several others injured in a fire at a beach resort near Inani Beach in Cox's Bazar, a popular tourist destination in south-eastern Bangladesh, officials said. The blaze broke out on Saturday, and the toll was reported by local authorities and Al Jazeera. Cox's Bazar is one of Bangladesh's main tourist areas, and the fire has raised questions about safety standards at resorts there.

Why it matters：Deadly fires at tourist resorts highlight gaps in safety enforcement in fast-growing South Asian hospitality sectors.

Key points

  • Six members of one family were among the dead.
  • The fire occurred near Inani Beach in Cox's Bazar.
  • Several other people were injured.

Sources (original reporting)

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