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Bangladesh fire toll rises to 46; safety lapses to blame

Mar 03, 2024

Dhaka [Bangladesh], March 3: Bangladesh firefighters said Friday that glaring safety lapses were responsible for a Dhaka restaurant blaze that killed 46 people, with more deaths likely among those rushed to hospital in critical condition. Thursday night's fire began at a popular biryani restaurant at the bottom of a seven-floor commercial property in the capital's upscale Bailey Road neighborhood.

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UN chief appeals for greater support for small islands fighting climate change

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UN helps Zambian gov't tackle humanitarian crisis

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