, Nov. 24 -- Thirteen years have passed since the devastating fire at Tazreen Fashion factory in Ashulia's Nishchintapur area, yet injured workers and families of those who died in the tragedy continue to live in hardship, having received little to no rehabilitation or compensation.

On the evening of November 24, 2012, at around 6:45 pm, a fierce fire broke out at the Tazreen Fashion factory. The fire claimed the lives of 117 workers, while about 200 others were injured, some severely, after jumping from the building to save their lives.

On Monday morning, families of the deceased workers paid tribute by placing wreaths in front of the Tazreen Garments factory in Nishchintapur, Ashulia.

Injured workers were also present and spoke of th...