An eight storied building collapsed in Bangladeshi capital Dhaka on Wednesday, killing more than 70 and trapping many more, reports said.
Health Minister AFM Ruhal Huq pegged the death toll at more than 70.
The death toll could rise further as many more lay trapped under the debris.
The commercial building at the Rana Plaza building in Savar that caved in today morning, houses many garment factories, a bank and other shops.
Army has rushed to the site for rescue operations. Over 500 people were injured and sent to hospitals, said a senior army officer, supervising the rescue campaign.
The reason behind the collapse is not out yet, however a crack had been detected in the building on Tuesday, said reports.