The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

The Government yesterday formed a three-member probe committee headed by RAJUK Chief Engineer Shah Alam to investigate the Saturday night's collapse of Rangs Bhaban at Bijoy Sarani crossing in the city.

Adviser for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs and Information Barrister Mainul Hosein said this while talking to reporters at his Secretariat office.

The Adviser said the victims would be given compensation while the wounded workers would be provided proper treatment.

"What can we do except paying compensation for the people who were killed in the incident and provide treatment facilities for the injured workers," he said.

He said the government is distressed and shocked to learn of the collapse of the Rangs Bhaban.

Barrister Mainul Hosein said the probe committee would investigate the matter.

The two other committee members included Deputy Chief Engineer of RAJUK and a teacher of BUET.