Depot Fire: UN for joint efforts in addressing “safety deficits” in workplaces

The United Nations has said the tragic accident at the BM Container depot in Chattogram is reminder of the need to work together towards effective industrial and enterprise safety frameworks and their enforcement.

The UN in Bangladesh on Monday called upon all parties involved to apply renewed vigor in addressing the safety deficits in workplaces across the country.

The UN said they extend their assistance to continue to build a safer Bangladesh for all.

"We're shocked and saddened by the tragic loss of lives and destructions caused by the devastating fire and blast at the BM Container depot in Chattogram," said the UN in a statement issued by office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Bangladesh.

The UNRC office conveyed their deepest and heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased including nine firefighters and the hundreds who are injured.