1. A fire in a garment factory and chemical warehouse in Bangladesh's Mirpur area, Dhaka, has resulted in at least 16 deaths, with many injured. The death toll may rise further.
2. The fire is believed to have started on the third floor of the factory, spreading to a nearby warehouse storing hazardous materials like bleaching powder, plastic, and hydrogen peroxide. Victims were likely trapped due to toxic gas inhalation from an explosion.
3. The incident occurred in a densely populated area with numerous similar facilities, raising concerns about recurring industrial accidents caused by poor fire and building safety standards in Bangladesh's garment manufacturing industry, which is one of the world's largest employers.