Bangladesh resort fire kills 10, injures nine in Cox’s Bazar

At least 10 people have been killed and nine others injured after a fire broke out at a resort in Cox’s Bazar, a popular tourist destination in southeastern Bangladesh, on Saturday morning.

The fire erupted at a wooden resort and restaurant near Inani Sea Beach, according to the country’s fire service. The victims are believed to be tourists, although their identities have not yet been confirmed.

The blaze reportedly broke out early in the morning while people were sleeping. Nine injured individuals were reported, but further details about their conditions were not immediately available.

Two firefighting units responded to the incident, working alongside local authorities and police. Personnel from Bangladesh’s Border Guard also joined the rescue operation.

Firefighters eventually brought the blaze under control and extinguished it completely. However, the incident raised concerns about fire safety at tourist accommodation facilities in the coastal area.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Initial reports suggested that it may have started in the resort’s kitchen due to a stove or resulted from an electrical short circuit. Authorities have not yet confirmed either possibility.

District officials have formed an investigation committee to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and establish the cause of the deadly fire.

Cox’s Bazar is one of Bangladesh’s major tourist destinations, attracting visitors to its coastline and beaches. The investigation is expected to establish how the fire started and whether any safety failures contributed to the loss of life.