A tragic fire early Saturday in Lakshmipur Sadar upazila killed a seven-year-old girl and badly injured three others. The fire broke out at the home of Belal Hossain, a businessman and assistant organising secretary of Bhabaniganj Union BNP. Belal's daughter, Ayesha Akter, 7, died in the blaze at West Char Mansa village, police said. Belal and his two other daughters, Salma Akter, 16, and Samia Akter, 14, suffered serious burn injuries. Belal is under treatment locally, while his daughters were sent to Dhaka for advanced care. According to Belal’s mother, Hazera Begum, miscreants locked both doors from outside and set the house on fire using petrol. Hazera said, “I went to sleep after dinner. Around 1:00am, I saw my son's house on fire through the window. I ran outside but found the doors locked. My son broke the door and escaped with his wife Nazma, their infant, and son. Two daughters were rescued with serious burns. Ayesha, the youngest, died inside.” Dr Arup Pal, a medical officer, said the victims were admitted around 2:00am. He warned that 50-60% of the girls’ bodies were burnt. Hasibur Rahman, joint convener of Lakshmipur District BNP, condemned the attack and demanded a full investigation. The incident comes amid rising violence and worsening law and order in Bangladesh under the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.