Science Lab blast
The myriad gaps in our fire safety measures
Now, who’s to be held responsible for the oversight in not preventing the Bangabazar fire? The designated city corporation? Or the market authorities?
The role of bystanders during a crisis: An impediment or asset to rescue efforts?
Just one bystander can cause enough distraction to move the focus from the real situation on hand—which is to stabilise the emergency situation and save lives. So, who is responsible?
How to prevent gas explosions
A cheap solution has been around for decades
Science Lab blast: DU student dies at DMCH, death toll now 6
Dhaka University (DU) student Nur Nabi, who suffered critical injuries in the March 5 blast at Science Laboratory area, died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital this afternoon.
Science Lab blast: Another victim dies, death toll now 5
Another victim of the explosion at a market near the capital's Science Lab intersection died today, taking the death toll from the blast to five.
Science Lab, Gulistan blasts / Lives cheapened by negligence
The smart thing to do in a planned smart city is to routinely intervene and monitor.
Building fire hazards: A city strewn with ticking time bombs
The recent incidents are similar to other cases seen over the years. The causes were electric short circuit, accumulation of gas in a confined space, and poorly maintained air conditioning units
Explosions from accumulated gas: How to keep your homes safe
But when there is a leak and gas accumulates inside a closed space or room, it is akin to a ticking time-bomb. And when that accumulated gas comes in contact with a spark from an electric short-circuit or when someone lights a matchstick, an explosion rips through the room.
3 dead, 40 hurt in explosion at Science Lab area building
"Four units of firefighters rushed there on information around 10:50am, the fire was brought under control around 11:15am"
The myriad gaps in our fire safety measures
Now, who’s to be held responsible for the oversight in not preventing the Bangabazar fire? The designated city corporation? Or the market authorities?
The role of bystanders during a crisis: An impediment or asset to rescue efforts?
Just one bystander can cause enough distraction to move the focus from the real situation on hand—which is to stabilise the emergency situation and save lives. So, who is responsible?
How to prevent gas explosions
A cheap solution has been around for decades
Science Lab blast: DU student dies at DMCH, death toll now 6
Dhaka University (DU) student Nur Nabi, who suffered critical injuries in the March 5 blast at Science Laboratory area, died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital this afternoon.
Science Lab blast: Another victim dies, death toll now 5
Another victim of the explosion at a market near the capital's Science Lab intersection died today, taking the death toll from the blast to five.
Lives cheapened by negligence
The smart thing to do in a planned smart city is to routinely intervene and monitor.
Building fire hazards: A city strewn with ticking time bombs
The recent incidents are similar to other cases seen over the years. The causes were electric short circuit, accumulation of gas in a confined space, and poorly maintained air conditioning units
Explosions from accumulated gas: How to keep your homes safe
But when there is a leak and gas accumulates inside a closed space or room, it is akin to a ticking time-bomb. And when that accumulated gas comes in contact with a spark from an electric short-circuit or when someone lights a matchstick, an explosion rips through the room.
3 dead, 40 hurt in explosion at Science Lab area building
"Four units of firefighters rushed there on information around 10:50am, the fire was brought under control around 11:15am"
Explosion at Science Lab building
"Four units of firefighters rushed there on information around 10:50am, the fire was brought under control around 11:15am"