Dhaka University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr ABM Obaidul Islam has expressed deep grief over the death of university student Md Nafis Tehami and several members of his family in a devastating fire at a resort in Inani, Cox’s Bazar.
The victims died on Saturday morning, October 17, 2026, in the fire at the resort.
Nafis was a student in the Chinese Language and Culture programme at Dhaka University's Institute of Modern Languages.
In a condolence message, the vice-chancellor described the deaths as deeply tragic, saying the entire Dhaka University community was mourning the loss.
He prayed for the eternal peace of the departed souls and conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.
The vice-chancellor also called for an investigation to identify the cause of the fire and demanded exemplary punishment for those found responsible. He assured that the university authorities would stand beside the bereaved family and provide necessary assistance.
Nafis hailed from South Chunakhali village in Amtali upazila of Barguna district. His father was Md Zeyadul Kabir and his mother was Kajol Rekha.
