Fire Service and Civil Defence
Crowd of onlookers 'the main obstruction': fire service DG
The crowd of onlookers was the biggest hindrance to firefighting efforts and caused a delay in bringing the devastating fire at the Bangabazar Shopping Complex under control, said the fire service director general
17 hours later, Ctg container depot fire still not under control
Although it has been almost 17 hours since the fire started at BM Container Depot at Sitakunda in Chattogram, the blaze is yet to come under control. Explosions can still be heard.
Fire at plastic factory in Old Dhaka under control
A fire that broke out at a plastic goods manufacturing factory in Lalbagh of Old Dhaka is brought under control.
Equipment Purchase for Fire Service: Vital project sees slow execution
Due to delays in procurement, firemen are yet to get the modern equipment they need for faster response to fires, fight blazes with efficiency, and reduce risks.
15 BRTC buses damaged in Joar Sahara depot fire
At least 15 buses are damaged in a fire that broke out at a bus depot of Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) in Khilkhet of Dhaka.
Tejgaon house fire doused
A fire that brakes out at a three-storey tin-shed house at Tejgaon Industrial area of Dhaka is doused after an hour efforts of the firefighters.
Padma bridge ‘conspirators’ to be tried: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina tells parliament that the ‘conspirators’ of the Padma bridge project will be tried under the country’s existing laws.
Woman dies as city building catches fire
An elderly woman dies from panic as a fire broke out at a 12-storey building in the city’s Dhanmondi area.
25 shops gutted in Narayanganj fire
At least 25 furniture shops are gutted in a devastating fire in Dawn Chamber area of Narayanganj city.
Crowd of onlookers 'the main obstruction': fire service DG
The crowd of onlookers was the biggest hindrance to firefighting efforts and caused a delay in bringing the devastating fire at the Bangabazar Shopping Complex under control, said the fire service director general
17 hours later, Ctg container depot fire still not under control
Although it has been almost 17 hours since the fire started at BM Container Depot at Sitakunda in Chattogram, the blaze is yet to come under control. Explosions can still be heard.
Fire at plastic factory in Old Dhaka under control
A fire that broke out at a plastic goods manufacturing factory in Lalbagh of Old Dhaka is brought under control.
Equipment Purchase for Fire Service: Vital project sees slow execution
Due to delays in procurement, firemen are yet to get the modern equipment they need for faster response to fires, fight blazes with efficiency, and reduce risks.
15 BRTC buses damaged in Joar Sahara depot fire
At least 15 buses are damaged in a fire that broke out at a bus depot of Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) in Khilkhet of Dhaka.
Tejgaon house fire doused
A fire that brakes out at a three-storey tin-shed house at Tejgaon Industrial area of Dhaka is doused after an hour efforts of the firefighters.
Padma bridge ‘conspirators’ to be tried: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina tells parliament that the ‘conspirators’ of the Padma bridge project will be tried under the country’s existing laws.
Woman dies as city building catches fire
An elderly woman dies from panic as a fire broke out at a 12-storey building in the city’s Dhanmondi area.
25 shops gutted in Narayanganj fire
At least 25 furniture shops are gutted in a devastating fire in Dawn Chamber area of Narayanganj city.
5 killed in Gazipur tyre factory fire
At least five workers including a woman are killed in a tyre factory fire in Pubail area of Gazipur.
