Dhaka Chawkbazar fire

When will Old Dhaka be rid of fires?

Three years ago, after the tragic fire incident at Churihatta in Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar, the industries ministry started building a cluster of chemical warehouses at the site of Ujala Match Factory in Shyampur, with an aim to relocate the warehouses in Old Dhaka.

Old Dhaka fire: 6 bodies recovered

At least six persons died in a fire at a plastic factory in old Dhaka's Chawkbazar area that originated this noon.

Utility lines of 5 warehouses cut in Old Dhaka

Authorities cut utility lines to five warehouses in Old Dhaka during the sixth day of drive against illegal warehousing following Chawkbazar fire.

August 20, 2022
August 20, 2022

When will Old Dhaka be rid of fires?

Three years ago, after the tragic fire incident at Churihatta in Old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar, the industries ministry started building a cluster of chemical warehouses at the site of Ujala Match Factory in Shyampur, with an aim to relocate the warehouses in Old Dhaka.

August 15, 2022
August 15, 2022

Old Dhaka fire: 6 bodies recovered

At least six persons died in a fire at a plastic factory in old Dhaka's Chawkbazar area that originated this noon.

March 5, 2019
March 5, 2019

Utility lines of 5 warehouses cut in Old Dhaka

Authorities cut utility lines to five warehouses in Old Dhaka during the sixth day of drive against illegal warehousing following Chawkbazar fire.