Separate probe committees formed by the government to investigate the deadly fire in Banani’s FR Tower have begun speaking to survivors, for their accounts of the horrific incident.
The public hearing began at the makeshift control room of Banani police station around 10am on Sunday.
The hearing was organized by the Fire Service, police, the six-member probe body formed by Home Ministry, and nine-member body formed by Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief.
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The organizers believe the hearing will make a big difference in identifying the cause of the fire, as well as other details.
Additional Secretary Foyzur Rahman, head of the nine-member probe body formed by Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, said: “Members of two probe bodies are hearing testimonies of the survivors and witnesses. The main objective of the hearing is to identify the cause of fire.
“This hearing will also give us insights into the real-time experience of victims and survivors. Their accounts will help us to come up with practicable recommendations for future cases,” he added.
