Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan said the government stands by the families of those killed and injured in the gas cylinder explosion at Priti Composite Textile Limited in Ashulia.
He made the remarks while visiting Dhaka Medical College Hospital and Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital to enquire about the victims of the incident in Jamgora Chourasta area.
Dr Moyeen said the ministers visited the hospitals on the instructions of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, who has been regularly enquiring about the victims and expressed his commitment to support the affected families.
He said the relevant authorities had been instructed to ensure necessary treatment for the injured and that financial assistance was being provided to the affected families.
During the visit, the ministers spoke with family members of the victims. Dr Moyeen handed over Tk50,000 in government assistance to the family of Nazrul Islam, who died in the incident.
The minister expressed deep sympathy to the families who lost their loved ones and wished the injured a speedy recovery. He also urged all concerned to act more cautiously and responsibly to prevent such accidents.
Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury said the government was taking all necessary measures to ensure proper treatment for the injured. He said Tk50,000 in cash would be provided by the government to each family of those killed and injured.
He said an investigation committee had already been formed to determine the cause of the accident and necessary measures would be taken after receiving its report.
Ariful also directed the relevant authorities to perform their duties more cautiously to ensure workplace safety.
Labour and Employment Secretary Md Abdur Rahman Tarfadar and senior officials of the concerned ministries were present during the visit.
