The fire broke out around 7am at the resort in the Patuartek beach area along Marine Drive, leaving the resort in ruins.
TBS Report
17 October, 2026, 10:40 am
Last modified: 17 October, 2026, 11:08 am
Five bodies have been recovered after a fire broke out at Tuptup Resto and Resort in Inani, Cox's Bazar, this morning (17 October), with more casualties feared.
The fire broke out around 7am at the resort in the Patuartek beach area along Marine Drive. The blaze left the resort in ruins.
Senior Fire Service official Dolan Acharya confirmed the recovery of five bodies from the scene.
The Fire Service suspects the deceased were tourists, but their identities have not yet been confirmed.
The death toll may rise as rescue operations continue.
According to Fire Service sources, three units began working at the scene around 8am and brought the fire under control by about 10am.
Rescue operations are still underway.
Nearly 30 people were reportedly staying at Tuptup Resto and Resort when the fire broke out.
Around four to five people managed to escape, but the whereabouts and condition of the others remain unknown.
Representatives of the resort authority reportedly fled after the incident.