BM Container depot to give Tk 10 lakh to family of each deceased

The BM Container Depot authorities have announced to give Tk 10 lakh to the family of each worker that died in the devastating fire in Chattogram's Sitakunda.

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

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, the release claims.

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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 expressed deep sorrow and sympathy over the devastating fire incident.