Dhaka Fire News Today

A huge fire destroyed several hundreds shops at a market in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka, but there were no casualties as the blaze swept through the area in the early hours of Thursday, before stores opened.

Naturally, the question has arisen among the public as to why so many fire incidents have taken place within such a short period of time. The possibility of sabotage, as suspected by some quarters, cannot be ruled out entirely.

So this Eid, I pray for a fresh pair of eyes, and a reason to hope. Or at the very least (once the festivities are over and we return to life as it is) be able to hope for and demand better realities than the ones we’ve been dealt. 

A massive pre-dawn fire destroyed thousands of shops at a shopping centre in Dhaka on Saturday, forcing the fire service to seek the help of the military, paramilitary as well as police to extinguish the blaze.

The government must urgently assist them

Of the 10 or so fire incidents that take place daily in Dhaka city (as per Fire Service data), only a few turn dangerous or massive and hit the news. Such has been the Bangabazar complex fire of April 4.

There is no denying, by any parties, that this complex was at risk of such a fire. Now, who’s to be held responsible for the oversight in not preventing the Bangabazar fire? The designated city corporation? Or the market authorities?

Bangabazar fire: A massive fire broke out at Bangabazar market in the capital this morning. Forty-seven units of fire service are working to control the Bangabazar market fire.

The fire broke out at the Bangabazar market around 6:10 am but no casualties were reported. The cause of the fire is yet to be known

Bangabazar fire: A massive fire broke out at Bangabazar market in the capital this morning. Forty-seven units of fire service are working to control the Bangabazar market fire.