Bangladesh observing sixth anniversary of Rana Plaza disaster

Bangladesh is observing the sixth anniversary of Rana Plaza disaster that killed at least 1,136 people back in 2013.

People from all walks of life paid homage to the victims placing floral wreath at the base of the Rana Plaza memorial that stands on the vacated land of the building collapse site in Savar on Wednesday morning.

A few labour rights groups also formed human chains on Dhaka-Aricha highway demanding compensation for the survivors of Rana Plaza.

They also demanded punishment of Rana Plaza owner Sohel Rana.

Lovely Yasmin, president of Readymade Garments Worker Federation, demanded quick punishment of Sohel Rana and others involved in the incident.

At least 1,136 people, mostly garment workers, were killed and over 2,500 injured in the building collapse on April 24, 2013.