Bangladesh building codes

A big earthquake may no longer be a distant risk

But why are we still so complacent?

What if an earthquake of 6.9 magnitude hits Dhaka?

Are we planning our cities, buildings, and infrastructure in a way that would make the capital safe for our lives and properties?

Time to equip fire service properly

Increasing fire risks mean the fire service too must increase its capability

After another fire, we can only point the finger of blame inward

When will the authorities enforce building codes and fire safety regulations?

Drastic action is a must to reduce fire risks

Bangabazar fire serves as a reminder that many markets and buildings remain at risk

Don’t normalise risky living

Dhaka’s unsafe buildings pose too great a risk to be left unaddressed

Blast after blast in Dhaka

Thorough investigations and strict enforcement of building safety rules are a must

A disaster waiting to happen

Complying with the building code will ensure that a life-saving system is in place.

December 3, 2023
December 3, 2023

A big earthquake may no longer be a distant risk

But why are we still so complacent?

September 18, 2023
September 18, 2023

What if an earthquake of 6.9 magnitude hits Dhaka?

Are we planning our cities, buildings, and infrastructure in a way that would make the capital safe for our lives and properties?

April 30, 2023
April 30, 2023

Time to equip fire service properly

Increasing fire risks mean the fire service too must increase its capability

April 16, 2023
April 16, 2023

After another fire, we can only point the finger of blame inward

When will the authorities enforce building codes and fire safety regulations?

April 6, 2023
April 6, 2023

Drastic action is a must to reduce fire risks

Bangabazar fire serves as a reminder that many markets and buildings remain at risk

March 11, 2023
March 11, 2023

Don’t normalise risky living

Dhaka’s unsafe buildings pose too great a risk to be left unaddressed

March 8, 2023
March 8, 2023

Blast after blast in Dhaka

Thorough investigations and strict enforcement of building safety rules are a must

February 22, 2023
February 22, 2023

A disaster waiting to happen

Complying with the building code will ensure that a life-saving system is in place.