Fire safety
Fire drills for business premises are a must
In addition to practical benefits, fire drills also contribute to building confidence and resilience between employees.
Pursuit of profit and our burning cities
Enforcement is frequently weakened by a culture of seeking benefits and taking shortcuts.
'A fire-proof future depends on total enforcement of regulations'
Dr Tanvir Manzur, professor of civil engineering at Buet, talks about the importance of adhering to the building code to prevent fire incidents.
Fire safety: Dhanmondi Hawkers’ Market declared ‘very risky’
Fire Service and Civil Defense today declared Dhanmondi Hawkers Market “very risky” today due to the market's lack of fire safety measures
Can we rethink the city we want?
This rapid expansion of the restaurant sector has led to the cutting of many vital corners when it comes to safety.
Restaurateurs decry ongoing raids
Restaurant owners yesterday protested the sudden drive by government agencies, citing that the raids are affecting their business.
Fire Hazards: 6 restaurants, building sealed off in the capital
Government agencies yesterday sealed off six restaurants, a building, and fined nine eateries and a building in the capital.
Fire Safety in High-Rise: Owners exploit legal loopholes
Many building owners do not comply with fire safety regulations, taking advantage of conflicting legal definitions of high-rise buildings, according to urban experts.
Opinion / Everything’s going to be alright… right?
The cold, hard fact is that Dhaka, our beloved capital and largest city, is one of the most unliveable cities in the world
Introduce annual fire safety clearance
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked the fire department to inspect high-rises, and commercial buildings every year and issue fire safety certificates.
Fire safety in shopping malls
We are happy to note that fire fighters had successfully doused the massive fire that broke out on Sunday in the Bashundhara shopping mall without any casualty.
