Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed informed parliament on Thursday that the fire at the village residence of reserved women's seat Member of Parliament Nusrat Tabassum may have resulted from an electrical short circuit. The minister stated that if further investigation uncovers evidence of sabotage, the government will take appropriate action accordingly.
The minister told the House that no traces of petrol bombs were found in the preliminary investigation report. A general diary (GD) has been filed regarding the incident.
Multi-agency investigation
The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Fire Service, civil administration and police are conducting a joint investigation into the fire. The development comes as authorities seek to determine the cause of the blaze at the NCP MP's home in Kushtia.Opposition's allegation
Opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam alleged in parliament that four petrol bombs were used in the attack. However, the preliminary investigation report presented by the home minister did not find any evidence supporting this claim.Authorities have assured that subsequent steps will be taken based on the findings of the ongoing investigation into the incident.
