Old Dhaka residents say they have been trying to get chemical warehouses to move out of residential buildings, but without success. “If they can provide us the land, we are expecting to move to the place as soon as possible,” he added. Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Friday blamed lack of close monitoring at Old Dhaka chemical factories and storehouses as the main reason behind this incident. But it will happen soon. " Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun's on Thursday said they will sit and will decide on how the relocation will take place to Keraniganj, but it will be 'very soon'.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 22, 2019 18:04 UTC