Fire in Dhaka

Regulators to blame for the Bailey Road tragedy

They are allowing flagrant building code violations in our cities

Why restaurants should invest in fire safety measures

Unfortunately, numerous fire incidents across Bangladesh have exposed a shocking disregard for important safety rule.

Fire at factory in Dhaka’s east Jurain under control

A fire that broke out at a factory in Dhaka's east Jurain, Postogola last night (June 8, 2022), has been brought under control.

Fire at Mirpur Jhutpatti slum under control

A fire that broke out at Jhutpatti slum in Mirpur-10 area of the capital this afternoon was brought under control after around three hours of frantic efforts of fire-fighters and locals.

7 workers suffer burn injuries at Kadamtali steel mill

Seven workers suffered burn injuries when they were melting iron at a steel mill at Kadamtali area in the capital this morning.

Fire damages furniture at Sonargaon Hotel

Some furniture at Saudi Arabian Airlines’ office is damaged after a fire broke out inside the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka.

Ballot units unharmed by fire at EC building

No important documents were harmed in the fire that broke out at the Election Commission Building in Dhaka’s Agargaon area early today.

Fire at Secretariat building doused

A fire breaks out at the Secretariat building of the Ministry of Textiles and Jute in Dhaka.

Greed of owners, Rajuk caused FR tower fire: Minister

It was the unbridled greed of the building owners, developer and Rajuk officials that led to FR Tower fire tragedy which claimed the lives of 26 people, says the public works minister at a meet-the-press in the capital.

March 30, 2019
March 30, 2019

Now fire reported at Dhanmondi

Today’s third incident of fire is reported from Dhaka’s Dhanmondi residential area. It has been doused by locals. No casualty has been reported.

March 30, 2019
March 30, 2019

BNP blasts govt over Banani fire

BNP criticises the government over the incident of Banani fire, alleging negligence in procuring modern equipment to combat fire.

March 30, 2019
March 30, 2019

Ensure safety at workplace

The European Union wants Bangladesh to replicate the safety standards in garment factories at all buildings to ensure workplace safety.

March 30, 2019
March 30, 2019

High-rises in The Capital: Concern over sloppy fire safety measures

Most high-rise buildings in Dhaka lack fire safety measures, which can cause high causalities in case of a fire, experts said.

March 28, 2019
March 28, 2019

Banani fire: Sri Lankan man falls to death

A Sri Lankan national reportedly falls to his death while escaping the fire at a high-rise building in Dhaka’s Banani area.

March 28, 2019
March 28, 2019

Banani building fire death toll rises to 19

At least 19 people, including a Sri Lankan citizen, are killed and 70 others injured in a fire that broke out at FR Tower in Dhaka’s Banani area.

December 13, 2018
December 13, 2018

Fire at ACI godown in Dhaka

The fire that broke out at a godown of ACI Limited in Dhaka’s Shyampur area has been brought under control.

February 5, 2018
February 5, 2018

4 of a family burnt in Dhaka fire

Four members of a family were burnt in a fire that breaks out in a house of Mohammadpur area in Dhaka.

February 1, 2018
February 1, 2018

Fire at Baunia of Dhaka slum under control

Five units of firefighters bring the fire under control which broke out in Baunia Bandh slum under Turag Police Station of Dhaka.

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