bangabazar fire

One year since Bangabazar fire: Now a shadow of its former self

Even little over a year ago, Bangabazar market used to be crowded with shoppers and traders from dawn till midnight ahead of Eid. But now, it’s a shadow of its former self.

Bangabazar a shell of its old self this winter

Traders struggle to bounce back from last April’s fire

Bangabazar missing typical rush ahead of Eid

Traders at the Bangabazar Shopping Complex, one of the largest clothing retail and wholesale hubs in Bangladesh, are typically busy buying and selling products ahead of Eid-ul-Azha each year.

Have a safe and joyous Eid

Eid comes at trying times but together we can forge ahead

MCCI donates Tk 1.42 crore to Bangabazar fire victims

The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) today gave Tk 1.42 crore as financial assistance to 142 affected small traders of Bangabazar fire incident.

New Super Market Fire: Short circuit might have caused it

An electric short circuit might have caused the fire at Dhaka New Super Market on Saturday, say investigators.

Traders of Bangabazar: Rehabilitation needed, not donations

Defying scorching heat and leaving past the fire disaster, traders of Bangabazar, who are fighting against odds, have opened their temporary stalls. Selling clothes bought with loaned money, they are trying to bounce back in a time which was supposed to be the most profit-making time of the year ahead of Eid.

Bangabazar shop owners resume business under open sky

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh formally inaugurated business activities at the site

Puja Chery aids Bangabazar victims

Dhallywood actor Puja Chery has joined the list of popular celebrities who have come forward to help the victims of Bangabazar fire. 

April 4, 2024
April 4, 2024

One year since Bangabazar fire: Now a shadow of its former self

Even little over a year ago, Bangabazar market used to be crowded with shoppers and traders from dawn till midnight ahead of Eid. But now, it’s a shadow of its former self.

January 27, 2024
January 27, 2024

Bangabazar a shell of its old self this winter

Traders struggle to bounce back from last April’s fire

June 25, 2023
June 25, 2023

Bangabazar missing typical rush ahead of Eid

Traders at the Bangabazar Shopping Complex, one of the largest clothing retail and wholesale hubs in Bangladesh, are typically busy buying and selling products ahead of Eid-ul-Azha each year.

April 21, 2023
April 21, 2023

Have a safe and joyous Eid

Eid comes at trying times but together we can forge ahead

April 19, 2023
April 19, 2023

MCCI donates Tk 1.42 crore to Bangabazar fire victims

The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) today gave Tk 1.42 crore as financial assistance to 142 affected small traders of Bangabazar fire incident.

April 19, 2023
April 19, 2023

New Super Market Fire: Short circuit might have caused it

An electric short circuit might have caused the fire at Dhaka New Super Market on Saturday, say investigators.

April 17, 2023
April 17, 2023

Traders of Bangabazar: Rehabilitation needed, not donations

Defying scorching heat and leaving past the fire disaster, traders of Bangabazar, who are fighting against odds, have opened their temporary stalls. Selling clothes bought with loaned money, they are trying to bounce back in a time which was supposed to be the most profit-making time of the year ahead of Eid.

April 12, 2023
April 12, 2023

Bangabazar shop owners resume business under open sky

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh formally inaugurated business activities at the site

April 10, 2023
April 10, 2023

Puja Chery aids Bangabazar victims

Dhallywood actor Puja Chery has joined the list of popular celebrities who have come forward to help the victims of Bangabazar fire. 

April 10, 2023
April 10, 2023

Iftar at Bangabazar, after the fire

The Bangabazar fire incident in Dhaka has crushed many peoples’ dreams and left many families distraught, devastated. Every year, during Ramadan, the traders usually gather for iftar with much fanfare as they earn the most during this time ahead of Eid. However, the fire tragedy has changed everything. How are they doing now?

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