Old Dhaka fire
Old Dhaka printing press fire doused
A fire that broke out at a printing press in Patuatuli in Old Dhaka last night was doused after two hours
Fire at shoe factory in Old Dhaka brought under control
A fire that broke out at a shoe factory in Old Dhaka’s Nazirabazar around 5:00pm this evening was brought under control around 5:35pm.
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.
How many more will die in fires?
Factory fires continue as a result of lax safety standards and apathy.
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.
Old Dhaka plastic factory has no safety measures: Fire Service
The polythene and plastic factory in old Dhaka’s Chawkbazar area that was burning for over two and half hours today (August 15, 2022) has no minimum fire safety measures, fire officials said.
Fire at Old Dhaka polythene factory under control
The fire that broke out at a polythene factory in Old Dhaka's Chawk Bazar area was brought under control after two hours.
Chawkbazar fire: 2 Wahed Mansion owners remanded
A Dhaka Court places the two owners of Wahed Mansion -- from where the deadly Chawkbazar fire originated -- on a seven-day remand each in a case filed over the deaths of 70 people.
Families of Chawkbazar fire victims form human chain
Family members of the victims of Chawkbazar fire form a human chain in front of Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka to press home their 11-point demand.
Narrow Old Dhaka streets, water crisis major hurdles in dousing fire
A blaze in the hundreds of years old Chawkbazar in Old Dhaka has so far claimed the lives of at least 70 people. Firefighters had to work for more than three hours to bring the blaze under control and it took another three hours to completely douse it.
Trail of fire incidents at chemical warehouses
Eight years have passed since 123 people were killed in Old Dhaka’s Nimtoli chemical warehouse – an incident that shook the nation.
Chawkbazar Fire: A job seeker’s anguish cut short
Enamul was living the tale of a struggling middle-class jobseeker, surviving on the income of his cousin and desperate to stand on his own feet. With him perishing in Chawkbazar fire, so does his dreams of a stable living and better life for his family hundreds of miles away.
Probe if negligence led to Chawkbazar fire: NHRC chief
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairman Kazi Reazul Hoque today said an investigation should be conducted to find out whether the Chawkbazar fire had been caused due to negligence by those responsible for oversee people’s safety.
Tk 30 lakh given to victims at DMCH
Minister of Disaster Management and Relief Dr Md Enamur Rahman hands over Tk 30 lakh to the victims of Old Dhaka fire as part of the government compensation move.
Dipu spared by luck, not his family
The bustle and fuss around the chaotic Chawkbazar were dimming down to give way to the silence of street lamps, a few rickshaws clinking by and the bark of stray dogs. It was the usual late-night stroll back home for Dipu, except for that it wasn't.
Probe body formed over Chawkbazar fire
Fire Service and Civil Defence has formed a three-member committee to investigate the deadly fire in Old Dhaka that left at least 70 people dead and scores injured.
Choppers used to douse Chawkbazar fire
Helicopters have been used to spray water and douse the fire that sparked at Chawkbazar last night that has claimed at least 70 lives so far.
PM orders providing proper treatment to Chawkbazar fire victims
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina orders the authorities concerned to provide proper treatment to the injured people and necessary support to the families of those killed in the fire incident at Chawkbazar in Old Dhaka.
Work on chemical warehouse relocation should start now
The work for relocation of chemical warehouse from old town should start right now, Inspector General of Police Javed Patwary has said while visiting Chawkbazar area of Old Dhaka where fire killed at least 70 people.