Dhaka, formally known as Dacca, is the capital and largest city of Bangladesh with a population of 10.2 million residents as of 2022. According to reports, there has been an unfortunate fire incident in a 7-storey building in Dhaka on Thursday, February 29 2024, that led to at least 43 fatalities, with 75 people rescued and about 22 in critical condition.
Authorities said the fire could have started as a result of a gas leak that quickly spread to other floors because the building had gas cylinders on every floor, including the staircases. The fire was contained within 2 hours, with an investigation underway to determine the exact cause of the fire and the total number of casualties.
