Rangamati, Feb. 25 -- The local administration formed a committee to investigate the massive fire that engulfed nearly 100 resorts, restaurants and houses in Sajek Valley, a popular tourist destination in Rangamati's Baghaichhari upazila, on Tuesday.

The committee has been asked to submit its report within seven working days, said Shirin Akter, Baghaichhari Upazila Nirbahi Officer.

Habib Ullah, deputy commissioner of Rangamati, said over 90-95 resorts, shops, cottages and dwelling houses were gutted down during the massive fire that broke out at Sajek Valley around 1 pm on Monday.

UNO Shirin said it took a long time to bring the fire under control due to the lack of fire station and water.

At first, army, BGB and local people engaged ...