Dhaka, April 16 -- The Chief Advisor's Office (CAO) says law enforcers are "giving priority to the investigation" into a fire at the home of painter Manabendra Ghosh, who was involved in making motifs for the Barshabaran Ananda Shobhajatra.

Action will be quickly taken against those involved, the CAO said in a statement on Wednesday.

According to Manikganj Superintendent of Police Yasmin Khatun, police are inspecting the scene, the statement said.

"The investigation is ongoing. If anyone is found to be involved, then swift action will be taken against them.

Manabendra's house is in the Garpara Bazar area of Manikganj's Sadar Upazila. He helped make the motifs for the Bengali New Year procession. On Tuesday night, a fire started at his...