President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday expressed profound shock and sorrow at the casualties in a devastating building fire in the capital Dhaka's Baily Road area.
In separate condolence message, they prayed for the eternal peace of the departed souls of the victims and conveyed deep sympathy to the bereaved family members.
They also wished early recovery of the injured in the blaze.
The Prime Minister asked the authorities concerned to take prompt measures to give proper treatment to the injured persons.
She appreciated those who were engaged in controlling the blaze quickly.
Source: BSS