Tampaco disaster: 5th probe body formed

Industries ministry today formed a five-member committee to investigate the fire at Tampaco Foils Limited that left at least 29 people dead and several others missing.

Led by ministry’s additional secretary Dabirul Islam, the committee was asked to submit the probe report within 15 working days, a press release of the ministry said.

On Saturday, four separate probe committees were formed to investigate the incident.

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“Necessary action will be taken, if anyone’s negligence is found behind the incident of blast,” the minister said while talking to reporters after visiting the spot at Tampaco Foils Ltd factory in Tongi BSCIC industrial area in the morning.

He also assured that the government will provide all necessary assistance to the victims’ families.

The deadly boiler blast caused a fire at the packaging factory in Tongi BSCIC industrial area in the early hours of Saturday, leaving 25 people killed and 50 injured.