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Life in a hazard zone

Banners marked “hazardous building” hang on two buildings belonging to Dhaka’s Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital. Despite being declared unfit for residence or use, regular activities continue there unabated. Aware of the risk, many physicians and employees live there with their families; medical services are also being carried out.

Building No. 1 of Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital is in disrepair. Plaster is peeling off the ceiling, and a major accident could occur in this hazardous facility. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Building No. 1 of Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital is in disrepair. Plaster is peeling off the ceiling, and a major accident could occur in this hazardous facility. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Building No. 1 of Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital is in disrepair. Plaster is peeling off the ceiling, and a major accident could occur in this hazardous facility. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Building No. 1 of Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital is in disrepair. Plaster is peeling off the ceiling, and a major accident could occur in this hazardous facility. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Building No. 1 of Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital is in disrepair. Plaster is peeling off the ceiling, and a major accident could occur in this hazardous facility. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Building No. 1 of Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital is in disrepair. Plaster is peeling off the ceiling, and a major accident could occur in this hazardous facility. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Building No. 1 of Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital is in disrepair. Plaster is peeling off the ceiling, and a major accident could occur in this hazardous facility. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Building No. 1 of Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital is in disrepair. Plaster is peeling off the ceiling, and a major accident could occur in this hazardous facility. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Building No. 1 of Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital has been declared “hazardous”. Even so, banking and medical services are still operating there, while staff reside on the upper floors. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Building No. 1 of Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital has been declared “hazardous”. Even so, banking and medical services are still operating there, while staff reside on the upper floors. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
This building of Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital is marked “hazardous”. Although deemed unfit for use, healthcare and banking services alongside staff accommodation on the upper floors continue. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
This building of Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital is marked “hazardous”. Although deemed unfit for use, healthcare and banking services alongside staff accommodation on the upper floors continue. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
This building of Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital is marked “hazardous”. Although deemed unfit for use, healthcare and banking services alongside staff accommodation on the upper floors continue. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
This building of Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital is marked “hazardous”. Although deemed unfit for use, healthcare and banking services alongside staff accommodation on the upper floors continue. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Building No. 1 of Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital has been declared “hazardous”. Even so, banking and medical services are still operating there, while staff reside on the upper floors. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Building No. 1 of Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital has been declared “hazardous”. Even so, banking and medical services are still operating there, while staff reside on the upper floors. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
The Public Works Department has labelled the red building near Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital’s Gate No. 2 as “hazardous” but the hospital staff continue to reside in the two-storey building. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
The Public Works Department has labelled the red building near Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital’s Gate No. 2 as “hazardous” but the hospital staff continue to reside in the two-storey building. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
The Public Works Department has labelled the red building near Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital’s Gate No. 2 as “hazardous” but the hospital staff continue to reside in the two-storey building. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
The Public Works Department has labelled the red building near Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital’s Gate No. 2 as “hazardous” but the hospital staff continue to reside in the two-storey building. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
The Public Works Department has announced the red building near Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital’s Gate No. 2 as unfit for use. Nevertheless, it is being used as staff quarters. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
The Public Works Department has announced the red building near Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital’s Gate No. 2 as unfit for use. Nevertheless, it is being used as staff quarters. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
The Public Works Department has announced the red building near Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital’s Gate No. 2 as unfit for use. Nevertheless, it is being used as staff quarters. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
The Public Works Department has announced the red building near Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital’s Gate No. 2 as unfit for use. Nevertheless, it is being used as staff quarters. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

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Published : 20 Jul 2025, 03:54 AM

Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 06:00 PM

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