Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- The TUPTUP Resto and Resort in Cox's Bazar's Inani was operating without the required authorisation and had no fire safety clearance, the Fire Service has said following a blaze that killed 10 people.

Speaking at a media briefing on Saturday, Fire Service Director General Brig Gen Sultanul Afrain Junaid said the agency had inspected the resort in June and issued a notice warning that it was unsafe.

Despite the warning, the resort continued operating illegally, he said.

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