Deadly fires and industrial disasters, particularly in garment factories, have been a recurring problem in Bangladesh. Human rights and labour organisations have long expressed concern about poor working conditions and workplace safety measures.
The worst of the disasters happened in 2013, when the collapse of an eight-storey garment factory killed more than 1,100 people.In 2021, a factory fire in the city of Narayanganj killed more than 50 people. Fires in apartment buildings are also common due to lax enforcement of safety rules.
As many as 102 people were killed and 281 others sustained burn injuries in 27,624 fire incidents across the country in 2023, according to Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence headquarters. agencies.
The worst of the disasters happened in 2013, when the collapse of an eight-storey garment factory killed more than 1,100 people.In 2021, a factory fire in the city of Narayanganj killed more than 50 people. Fires in apartment buildings are also common due to lax enforcement of safety rules.
As many as 102 people were killed and 281 others sustained burn injuries in 27,624 fire incidents across the country in 2023, according to Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defence headquarters. agencies.