In their vigorous crackdown, authorities are dismantling or indefinitely sealing unauthorised restaurants due to unauthorised modifications made to the buildings to accommodate these eateries. Rajuk, along with law enforcement personnel, conducted separate operations on Monday in various areas of the capital, including Dhanmondi and Wari. Simultaneously, police detained at least 16 individuals for various irregularities discovered in 14 restaurants located on Rankin Street in Wari. Law enforcement officials commented, “These restaurants pose a fire risk as most of them lack fire safety equipment and measures. Prior to this, on Sunday, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police conducted extensive inspections of various restaurants in the capital to assess fire safety measures and address other related issues.

Source: bd News24 March 04, 2024 18:06 UTC