The New Nation - Internet Edition

DU Correspondent

The office and the lab of Genetic Engineering and Bio-technology Department of Dhaka University were gutted in a fire yesterday morning.

Electric short circuit was blamed for the fire.

On information, the fire service people rushed to the spot and extinguished the fire. But they could not save computers, air coolers and other accessories from destruction.

Vice-Chancellor of the University Prof SMA Faiz, Pro VC Prof Yusuf Haider and Proctor Prof AK Firoz Ahmed visited the spot and assured to extend necessary help.

An investigation committee headed by Dr Jesmin, chairman of the same department has been formed to investigate into incident and asked to submit its report within three days.