Map of Gazipur districtAfter a number of fire incidents in the capital, the Gazipur Fire Service is identifying risky buildings and trying to take action against their owners but these moves are not sufficientAbout 200 readymade garment factories in Gazipur are vulnerable to fire and the buildings they are housed in, lack adequate firefighting systems. The fire service has claimed that they are not receiving enough response from the management and workers of the factories in their awareness installments. Gazipur Fire Service has set up fire-related awareness posters and banners in factories and buildings to raise awareness. Deputy Director of the Gazipur Fire Service Md Akhtaruzzaman, said that safety rules were largely ignored during the construction of most buildings. After inspection, several risky buildings were identified and banners were hung.

Source: Dhaka Tribune June 01, 2019 18:45 UTC