Secretariat fire caused by loose electrical wiring, says investigation committee

A high-level investigation committee, tasked with probing the devastating fire at Building No. 7 of the Secretariat, has submitted its report. According to the findings, the fire was caused by a loose electrical wiring connection. During a press briefing held on Tuesday evening in front of the state guest house Jamuna, BUET Professor and committee member Dr. Maksud Helali shared these details. He mentioned that the preliminary investigation report has been handed over to the Chief Advisor and was discussed extensively for nearly an hour. Dr. Maksud Helali also noted that the Chief Advisor sought clarification on various aspects from the expert team and provided essential guidance on future measures to prevent similar incidents.