DHAKA, June 5, 2022 (BSS) - The BM Container Depot authorities have announced
to give Taka 10 lakh to each family of the workers died in the devastating
fire in Chattogram's Sitakunda.

They also announced to pay Taka 6 lakh to each critically injured victim who
lost body parts in the accident and Taka 4 lakh to other injured workers,
said a statement issued by the depot authorities today.

Besides, the company has separately formed a five-member inquiry committee to
probe the deadly fire incident, added the release.

The company said that they admitted the fire victims to different hospitals
arranging 20 ambulances along with making arrangements of food for the
victims and their family members at the hospitals.

It has also made arrangements for free medicine supplies for the victims from
four pharmacies.

In addition to volunteers, about 500 people have been gathered by the company
to donate blood for the injured. Moreover, the children of the deceased
workers will be entitled to receive their salaries until they reach
adulthood, the company declared.

The company further announced to provide jobs to the members of the victims'
families.

The owner of BM Container Deport also expressed deep sorrow and sympathy over
the devastating fire incident.