Letter.

Letter Published in The National UAE on 17Dec 19Those responsible for Bangladesh fire must be held accountable

I write to you in reference to your news item Bangladesh factory fire kills at least 10 (December 16)

This piece on the recent fires in a factory in the Bangladeshi capital was a heartbreaking read.

Factory fire accidents have become increasingly common in Asian countries in recent months.

This is the second one I have heard of in Bangladesh recently. The reason for the fire is unknown, which is why I believe authorities should investigate it further and hold those responsible to account.

If it turns out that the factory did not implement the required safety measures, their licence to operate should be revoked.

The lives of innocent employees must be saved at all costs.

K Ragavan, Bengaluru