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Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat has directed the Bangladesh Tourism Board to take urgent measures following a deadly fire at Tuptup Resort and Restaurant in Inani, Cox’s Bazar.
According to a press release issued by the ministry today, the minister instructed the board to send a delegation to the resort to assess the damage, review the situation and provide assistance to tourists affected by the incident.
He also directed the board to hold an emergency meeting with the local administration, law enforcement agencies and tourism sector stakeholders to discuss measures to ensure the safety of tourists.
The recommendations made at the meeting must be implemented promptly, the press release said.
The minister also called for specialised fire safety and emergency rescue training for staff at tourist destinations, with support from the Fire Service and Civil Defence, to help prevent similar incidents in the future.
Millat expressed his condolences to the families of those killed in the fire and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
He also urged the authorities to take immediate steps to locate missing persons and determine the cause of the fire.
The fire broke out at Tuptup Resort and Restaurant in the Patuartek area along Inani Marine Drive in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar.
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