Science Lab blast

The myriad gaps in our fire safety measures

Now, who’s to be held responsible for the oversight in not preventing the Bangabazar fire? The designated city corporation? Or the market authorities?

The role of bystanders during a crisis: An impediment or asset to rescue efforts?

Just one bystander can cause enough distraction to move the focus from the real situation on hand—which is to stabilise the emergency situation and save lives. So, who is responsible?

How to prevent gas explosions

A cheap solution has been around for decades

Science Lab blast: DU student dies at DMCH, death toll now 6

Dhaka University (DU) student Nur Nabi, who suffered critical injuries in the March 5 blast at Science Laboratory area, died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital this afternoon.

Science Lab blast: Another victim dies, death toll now 5

Another victim of the explosion at a market near the capital's Science Lab intersection died today, taking the death toll from the blast to five.

Science Lab, Gulistan blasts / Lives cheapened by negligence

The smart thing to do in a planned smart city is to routinely intervene and monitor.

Building fire hazards: A city strewn with ticking time bombs

The recent incidents are similar to other cases seen over the years. The causes were electric short circuit, accumulation of gas in a confined space, and poorly maintained air conditioning units

Explosions from accumulated gas: How to keep your homes safe

But when there is a leak and gas accumulates inside a closed space or room, it is akin to a ticking time-bomb. And when that accumulated gas comes in contact with a spark from an electric short-circuit or when someone lights a matchstick, an explosion rips through the room.

3 dead, 40 hurt in explosion at Science Lab area building

"Four units of firefighters rushed there on information around 10:50am, the fire was brought under control around 11:15am"

April 5, 2023
April 5, 2023

The myriad gaps in our fire safety measures

Now, who’s to be held responsible for the oversight in not preventing the Bangabazar fire? The designated city corporation? Or the market authorities?

April 5, 2023
April 5, 2023

The role of bystanders during a crisis: An impediment or asset to rescue efforts?

Just one bystander can cause enough distraction to move the focus from the real situation on hand—which is to stabilise the emergency situation and save lives. So, who is responsible?

April 3, 2023
April 3, 2023

How to prevent gas explosions

A cheap solution has been around for decades

March 21, 2023
March 21, 2023

Science Lab blast: DU student dies at DMCH, death toll now 6

Dhaka University (DU) student Nur Nabi, who suffered critical injuries in the March 5 blast at Science Laboratory area, died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital this afternoon.

March 16, 2023
March 16, 2023

Science Lab blast: Another victim dies, death toll now 5

Another victim of the explosion at a market near the capital's Science Lab intersection died today, taking the death toll from the blast to five.

March 10, 2023
March 10, 2023

Lives cheapened by negligence

The smart thing to do in a planned smart city is to routinely intervene and monitor.

March 9, 2023
March 9, 2023

Building fire hazards: A city strewn with ticking time bombs

The recent incidents are similar to other cases seen over the years. The causes were electric short circuit, accumulation of gas in a confined space, and poorly maintained air conditioning units

March 8, 2023
March 8, 2023

Explosions from accumulated gas: How to keep your homes safe

But when there is a leak and gas accumulates inside a closed space or room, it is akin to a ticking time-bomb. And when that accumulated gas comes in contact with a spark from an electric short-circuit or when someone lights a matchstick, an explosion rips through the room.

March 5, 2023
March 5, 2023

3 dead, 40 hurt in explosion at Science Lab area building

"Four units of firefighters rushed there on information around 10:50am, the fire was brought under control around 11:15am"

March 5, 2023
March 5, 2023

Explosion at Science Lab building

"Four units of firefighters rushed there on information around 10:50am, the fire was brought under control around 11:15am"

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