Cox's Bazar:At least 10 people were killed and nine others injured in a fire at a resort on the Cox's Bazar coast, a popular tourist destination in southeastern Bangladesh. The fire occurred Saturday morning, as confirmed by the country's fire service.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the blaze broke out at a wooden resort and restaurant located at Inani Sea Beach in Cox's Bazar. The fire service reported that two firefighting units, along with local authorities and police, successfully extinguished the fire.

The Border Guard also participated in the rescue efforts, as stated in their release. Jamuna TV reported that the nine injured individuals were asleep when the fire erupted, and their identities have yet to be confirmed.

The affected individuals are believed to be tourists, given the area's popularity among visitors. The fire's origin is suspected to be either a stove in the resort's kitchen or an electrical short circuit, although the exact cause remains under investigation.

District authorities have established a committee to thoroughly investigate the incident.