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Mamata condoles Bangladesh fire tragedy

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IANS Kolkata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday expressed condolences for the victims of a massive fire that killed at least 70 people in Bangladeshi capital Dhaka.

Another 56 people were injured in the Wednesday night fire that engulfed several multi-storey buildings in Chawkbazar area of Old Dhaka.

"Saddened to hear about the tragic loss of lives... My heartfelt condolences to the grieving families," Banerjee tweeted. "We wish the injured a speedy recovery."

--IANS

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First Published: Feb 21 2019 | 12:36 PM IST

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