At Least 10 Dead in Fire at Cox’s Bazar Marine Drive Resort
At least 10 people have died and six others were injured following a devastating fire at Tuptup Resort along the Marine Drive in Ukhiya, Cox's Bazar.
PothikTV News Desk: 17 October 2026, 8:34 am
At least 10 people have died and six others sustained injuries after a fire broke out at Tuptup Resort, located in the Patuartek beach area along Marine Drive in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar.
Ukhiya Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Panna Akhtar confirmed the death toll. Meanwhile, Fire Service Senior Official Dolan Acharya confirmed that seven bodies had been recovered directly from the scene during rescue operations.
According to Fire Service sources, a total of 17 tourists were staying at the resort at the time of the incident. Authorities initially believe that the deceased are tourists, though their exact identities could not be immediately confirmed.
Distressing video footage from the scene circulated on social media, showing a grieving woman crying helplessly and pleading for her relative, Saif. It was learned that the woman had come to visit Cox’s Bazar with her family during the Puja holiday, and she is reported to be the sister of a journalist. However, the fate and relationship of Saif could not be immediately determined.
Three firefighting units began working to extinguish the blaze around 8:00 AM, successfully bringing the fire under control by around 10:00 AM. Following the containment of the flames, joint rescue operations were launched involving the Fire Service, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), and local police.
Ukhiya Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Atikur Rahman stated that many people are suspected to have died, but exact confirmation regarding the final headcount of deceased tourists will take some time. Authorities expressed concern that the casualty count might rise further as search efforts continue.
The resort suffered extensive structural damage in the blaze. Following the incident, representatives and staff of the resort management reportedly fled the scene. The exact cause of the fire, total financial damages, and the status of the resort’s fire safety compliance remain unknown.
