DHAKA (Reuters) - More than 100 people were killed in a fire that razed a crowded Dhaka neighbourhood overnight, and the toll is expected to rise as rescue workers search for more bodies in the smouldering debris, TV channels reported on Friday.
"It seemed like hell broke loose," said a wailing woman, looking for her daughter and son in what remained of the centuries-old Kayettuli neighbourhood, one of the most densely populated in Dhaka and in the heart of the Bangladeshi capital.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
