Slum fires are not accidents but a predictable by-product of inequality and policy failure.
In a narrow lane of the Korail slum, Shafiqul Islam and Fatema Begum begin preparing tea before dawn.
Address the structural flaws behind Korail’s vulnerability to such hazards
Families who have already rebuilt their worlds twice now sift through the debris a third time
Around 1,500 shanties were reportedly damaged; no casualties were recorded
Fire gutted over a hundred homes, plunging already vulnerable families into devastation
Official cites jammed approaches and hose disruptions as major hurdles
Fire was contained at 10:35pm
No casualties have been confirmed yet
Official cites jammed approaches and hose disruptions as major hurdles
Fire was contained at 10:35pm
No casualties have been confirmed yet
Enforcement is frequently weakened by a culture of seeking benefits and taking shortcuts.
Ten fire engines brought the blaze under control around 5:30pm, a duty officer of fire service control room told The Daily Star
