Bangladesh
Burn Victims Prime Minister Hasina takes charge of the treatment of Bailey Road burn victims
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, March 2, 2024: Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Samanta Lal Sen said that 46 people, including women and children, have died in the fire at the Green Cozi Cottage building on Bailey Road in the capital. The minister said that the Prime Minister has taken responsibility for the treatment and is looking after the injured. He asked to take all necessary measures for treatment.
The minister disclosed this information while talking to reporters after visiting the burn patients on Friday morning.
The Health Minister said that till now 10 dead bodies have arrived at Sheikh Hasina Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute and 36 dead bodies at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. 12 more people are under treatment in these two hospitals. None of them are safe. There are 5 more bodies that have not been identified.
He said all those burned died of carbon monoxide poisoning. Since smoke cannot enter a closed room, it enters the airways. That's what happened to everyone who died. Most of them, unfortunately, did not survive. None of those who are still under treatment are safe. We will sit again on this issue. Meanwhile, 41 bodies out of 46 have been identified. The bodies of 5 others have not been identified. 38 dead bodies have been handed over after their identity has been confirmed.
