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When one enters the building of Sharif Market on Chittaranjan Avenue in Sadarghat, there is a feeling of suffocation, despite the empty spaces between the eight-storey building. The building has been identified as risky in terms of fire safety. However, it only has nine fire extinguishers.
In Dhaka, the scent of burning rubble has become all too familiar as the city is experiencing a cycle of recurring fire tragedies, particularly in markets. Despite warnings from the fire service, little has been done to prevent such incidents.