Dhaka, Oct. 24 -- The devastating fire in Dhaka's Mirpur area, which claimed at least 16 lives earlier this week, has once again laid bare the grim reality of Bangladesh's industrial sector where workers continue to die and accountability remains elusive,according to a senior official from the Bangladesh institute of labour studies (BILS).

At a press conference held on Thursday at the National Press Club, labour rights organisations demanded justice for the victims and urgent reforms to ensure workplace safety across all industries.

The event was organised by the Sramik Nirapatta Forum (SNF) and attended by representatives from ActionAid Bangladesh, Bangladesh Institute of Labour Studies (BILS), Bangladesh Legal Aid and Services Trust (...