Fire safety remains a distant dream
The 12-hour blaze that engulfed Chawkbazar markets is yet another horrific reminder of Dhaka’s woeful preparedness for fires, especially congested areas such as Old Dhaka. Once again, firefighters battled not just flames, but choked alleys, absence of nearby water sources, and warehouses packe
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Dhaka Tribune Independent
The 12-hour blaze that engulfed Chawkbazar markets is yet another horrific reminder of Dhaka’s woeful preparedness for fires, especially congested areas such as Old Dhaka. Once again, firefighters battled not just flames, but choked alleys, absence of nearby water sources,