24 killed as mob set fire to hotel owned by AL leader in Jashore

A mob set fire to Zabeer International Hotel in Jashore, owned by local Awami League leader Shahin Chakladar, killing at least 24 people. Fire officials confirmed the deaths, stating many victims died from suffocation. The fire, which started yesterday afternoon, was extinguished early this morning. Firefighters faced delays in their operation due to obstruction from the mob. Daily Star