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Nation observing one-day state mourning

The nation is observing one-day state mourning on Monday in memory of the victims of the devastating Chawkbazar fire in the capital.

On the occasion, all government, semi-government, autonomous and private institutions and establishments and Bangladesh missions abroad are hoisting national flag half-mast.

To be noted, at least 67 people were killed and hundred others injured in a deadly fire that broke out at the chemical warehouse-prone Chawkbazar area in Old Dhaka on Wednesday night.