2012 Dhaka garment factory fire
The 2012 Dhaka garment factory fire broke out on 24 November 2012, in the Tazreen Fashion factory in the Ashulia district on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh. At least 117 people were confirmed dead in the fire, and over 200 were injured, making it the deadliest factory fire in the nation's history. The fire was initially presumed to be caused by an electrical short circuit, but the prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, has since suspected that arson and an act of "sabotage" was involved due to the occurrence of previous comparable events. This fire and others similar to it have led to numerous proposed reforms in workers' rights and safety laws in Bangladesh.
| Date | 24 November 2012 |
|---|---|
| Location | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Coordinates | 23.9295°N 90.3126°E |
| Casualties | |
| 117–124 dead | |
| 200+ injured | |
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