Owners to blame for Rana Plaza killings
Thursday, 23 May 2013 08:13
Dhaka, May 22: The inquiry committee formed by the home ministry has termed the collapse of the nine-storied Rana Plaza, in Savar, "a killing caused by sheer negligence", and recommended trial under Section 304 which carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment, and section 34 of the penal code, for those responsible for the tragedy of April 24 that left at least 1,127 garments workers dead.
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DHAKA, MAY 22: The initiative of a dialogue between the government and opposition to resolve the political impasse is progressing very slowly, as there is a lack of confidence in each other, United States Ambassador to Bangladesh Dan W Mozena said on Wednesday. The dialogue is difficult under the current circumstance and that it will not be easy and fast, he acknowledged.