A deadly fire ripped through a 7-story building in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on February 29, leaving at least 46 dead and dozens injured—a stark reminder of the fragility of urban safety. 💔 Fire officials pointed to a gas leak or stove malfunction as possible triggers, but the search for answers continues.
At the scene, smoke still clung to the air as rescue teams worked through the night. One family member, interviewed by CGTN, described a frantic search for their cousin: \"We checked every hospital… nobody knew where he was.\" The emotional toll mirrored the physical devastation, with survivors now facing long recoveries.
Dhaka, a city of 23 million, has seen similar tragedies before—overcrowding and lax safety regulations often blamed. 🔍 This latest incident has reignited calls for stricter building codes and better emergency response systems. While grief hangs heavy, stories of neighbors helping neighbors offer glimmers of hope. 🤝
