Dhaka: The European Union (EU) delegation to Bangladesh has expressed its heartfelt condolences for all those affected by the devastating fire at Chawkbazar area in the old part of the city.

‘Our thoughts are with the government and people of Bangladesh as well as with the bereaved families and friends of the victims during such difficult time,’ said Konstantinos Vardakis, Charge d’Affaires, in a message on Tuesday, reports the UNB.

The EU Delegation wished speedy recovery of those injured in the incident.

A total 69 people were killed and around 39 others injured in the devastating fire that broke out at a chemical warehouse and raged through four other adjacent buildings in Chawkbazar on February 20.