April 19, 2025
Ten fire service units have doused the fire after nearly an hour of efforts
While residents across Dhaka are struggling with gas shortages in their homes, illegal gas connections in the Korail slum keep thousands of stoves running. Not only do households benefit from this illegal supply, but nearby restaurants also depend on it for cooking. Despite occasional efforts by Titas Gas to sever these connections, they are quickly restored within hours.
A fire broke out at Korail slum in Dhaka’s Banani on Wednesday afternoon, Dec 18, 2024. Seven units from the Fire Service rushed to the scene and, after about an hour of effort, managed to control the blaze.
