Published: 12:42 AM, 18 October 2026
10 dead as blaze destroys Cox's Bazar resort
A devastating fire engulfs Tup Tup Restaurant and Resort in Patuertek area near Inani Beach in Ukhiya upazila of Cox's Bazar on Saturday morning. -AA
At least 10 people, including eight members of a family, died in a devastating fire at Tup Tup Restaurant and Resort in Patuertek area near Inani Beach in Ukhiya upazila of Cox's Bazar district on Saturday morning.
The deceased were identified as Ishrat Jahan Maliha, 30, and Milita Mehejabin Alvi, 23, from Banasree in Dhaka, Laila Jahan Nabila, 27, and Nafista Mim, 27, from Khilgaon area in the capital and Fariha Kabir 33, and Faizan Ahmed, 5, from Chuadanga.
Mohammad Talha Bin Jasim, station officer of the Fire Service Media Cell, said that the bodies of 10 people had been recovered so far in connection with the fire. Earlier, senior Fire Service official Dolon Acharya had confirmed the recovery of six bodies from the scene. Subsequently, the death toll rose to 10 as the rescue operation continued.
Locals said the fire broke out at the resort, located beside Marine Drive, at around 7:30am. On receiving the news, firefighters arrived at the scene. Later, locals, with police assistance, began efforts to bring the fire under control and rescue people.
Seven people injured in the fire are reportedly receiving treatment at hospitals. Earlier, six injured individuals were taken to Cox's Bazar District Sadar Hospital. They include Shihab Uddin (31), a physician at Mugda Medical College Hospital; his wife, Nafiza Newaz Khan (29); Mannan (34); Meherunnesa (30); Masud (30); and Samida (32).
Subuktogin Mahmud Sohel, resident medical officer of Cox's Bazar Sadar Hospital, said that five of the injured had sustained burn injuries. Approximately five percent of their bodies had been burned. They are being treated as inpatients at the hospital. Another person was injured after falling and was discharged after receiving primary treatment. However, detailed information about the identity and latest medical condition of the seventh injured person was not available.
According to police and local sources, Tup Tup Restaurant and Resort was made of wood and had a total of nine rooms. Around 30 people were reportedly staying at the resort when the fire broke out. Four to five of them managed to escape. Initially, there was uncertainty about who among the others had managed to get out safely and who remained missing.
>>Chanchl Dash Gupta, AA
