However, three units of the Fire Service will remain on standby to ensure the area remains safe from potential further hazards. He also said after a meeting on last Monday with the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) and chemical industry owners, a decision was taken to conduct mobile courts to remove chemical warehouses from Old Dhaka. Also Read- When you can't escape deathHowever, the fire in Chawkbazar broke out before the decision could be implemented, Khokon said. Also Read- NHRC: Chawkbazar fire third-largest disaster in BangladeshAs of now, the fire has claimed 70 lives, and numerous injured people are being treated at nearby hospitals, including Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) and Sir Salimullah Medical College Hospital (Mitford Hospital). The mayor has assured the mobile court drives to shut down godowns will be conducted in future, with the help of law enforcement.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 21, 2019 08:20 UTC