Fire At Secretariat Due To ‘Loose Electrical Connection’: Report

There was no evidence of sabotage in the fire at the Secretariat. The fire was started due to a “loose electrical connection”. 

This information has emerged in the initial report of the high-level investigation committee formed into the fire incident ‍at the Secretariat.

This was informed by BUET Professor Dr Maksud Helali, one of the members of the investigation committee, at a press briefing held in front of the State Guest House Jamuna on Tuesday (December 31) evening.

He said that the initial investigation report has been submitted to the Chief Adviser. The preliminary investigation committee report was discussed with him for about an hour. The Chief Adviser gave the necessary directions to the expert team about the future course of action after knowing the details.