market fire

Sundarban market still a firetrap

Like most other shopping malls in Dhaka -- a city of over 20 million people -- the Sundarban Square Super Market at Gulistan is a daily hub for thousands of buyers and sellers.

Nine risky DNCC markets / ‘Abandoned’ but still in use

After another fire tragedy, experts question govt bodies’ role, fear more may follow

August 16, 2025
August 16, 2025

Sundarban market still a firetrap

Like most other shopping malls in Dhaka -- a city of over 20 million people -- the Sundarban Square Super Market at Gulistan is a daily hub for thousands of buyers and sellers.

August 2, 2025
August 2, 2025

Fire at Gulistan Sundarban Square Market under control

No casualties have been reported so far

September 16, 2023
September 16, 2023

‘Abandoned’ but still in use

After another fire tragedy, experts question govt bodies’ role, fear more may follow