File photoHow flawed are our regulations that a simple fire like this can destroy 70 shops? To say that the latest fire at the Patuakhali new market -- a fire that has destroyed around 70 shops -- is absolutely inexcusable, is not saying anything new. Six fire tenders were pressed into service, but it took them nearly two hours to contain the blaze. It is absolutely infuriating that the authorities still fail to update their fire safety regulations. How flawed are our regulations that a simple fire like this can destroy 70 shops?

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 09, 2021 00:45 UTC