Baily Road Fire

In contrast to the usual bustling crowd during Ramadan, eateries along Bailey Road in the capital are now witnessing fewer customers following a tragic fire at a nearby restaurant building on 1 March that claimed 46 lives. The photo was taken yesterday. Photo: Joynal Abedin Shishir
Bangladesh

Few customers at Bailey Road iftar shops after restaurant fire tragedy

Restaurant owners say people are not coming to buy iftar items fearing another fire accident

The Bailey Road commercial building lacked a proper fire escape design. It had only one stairwell with multiple restaurants. Photo: Rajib Dhar
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Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

PM Hasina expresses shock over Bailey Road building fire

Nimu's father Abdul Kuddus laments his daughter's tragic death in the building fire in Bailey Road, Dhaka, on 29 February 2024. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
Bangladesh

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