8 burnt to death in Bangladesh as Awami League leader's hotel torched in Jessore

At least eight people were burned to death and 84 others were injured on Monday after unidentified arsonists set fire to a residential hotel in Jessore in Bangladesh, Report informs referring to Dhaka Tribune.

The hotel was owned by Shahin Chakladar, general secretary of the Jessore district Awami League, Deputy Commissioner Abrarul Islam confirmed the news of the arson attack.

Two of the deceased were identified as Chayan, 20, and Sejan Hossain, 19.

Harun-or-Rashid, a staffer at Jashore General Hospital, reported that at least 84 people were receiving treatment there, most of whom are students.

Thousands of people were celebrating the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at various points in the town.

During the celebrations, some individuals set fire to Jabir Hotel in the Chittarmore area and vandalized its furniture.

Additionally, the district Awami League office and the houses of three more Awami League leaders in Sharsha and Benapole areas were attacked by vandals.