A charred ending: Inside the remains of MV Abhijan 10

MV Abhijan 10 launch had started its journey from Dhaka to reach Barguna but it never ended due to a tragic fire accident Friday. 

MV Abhijan 10 docked at Jhalakathi ghat. Photo: TBS

The blaze killed 37 people on the spot and as time advanced the death tally only crept up. 

Starting in the engine room, fire engulfed the vessel within 5-10 minutes when it was on the River Sugandha in the early hours of 23 December.

Probe committee members inside the engine room. Photo: TBS

After the charred launch was brought to the Jhalakathi ghat a day earlier, a seven-member probe committee examined its remains on Saturday morning. 

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Headed by Shipping Ministry Joint Secretary Tofail Ahmed, the team inspected the supposed origin of the fire. 

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The engine room and nearby canteen were burnt to ashes as the blaze started in those spots. 

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Interestingly, the front part, where another small canteen exists, remained nearly scratchless from the fire. 

Rescue workers resting in between their operations. Photo: TBS

Meanwhile, rescue operations are still ongoing in and around the Jhalakathi dock as scores of passengers still remain missing.