Disaster · Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh · October 18, 2026

Fire at Cox's Bazar seaside resort kills 10

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Oct 18, 10:59 AM ET

Ten tourists were killed and nine injured when a blaze broke out at a resort along Marine Drive near Patuartek Beach in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh's fire service said.

Why it matters

The fire renews questions about building safety in Bangladesh's tourism sector.

Background

Cox's Bazar is Bangladesh's main beach destination. Deadly fires linked to weak safety enforcement have repeatedly struck the country.

Sources

• The Hindu ↗Oct 18, 10:59 AM ET
• AA ↗October 17, 2026

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