A fire engulfed the slum area in Muhammadpur, Dhaka around 7pm (Dhaka time) Tuesday (Aug 29). The cause of fire had not been identified yet.

According to preliminary estimate the fire claimed about 2000 slum houses. The gross loss was estimated at 3 crore taka. No fatality had been reported even though two children remained missing.

The residents attacked the firefighters out of frustration because they were late arriving at the scene, causing further delay in extinguishing the fire. The fire chief stated in front of TV camera that the team was dispatched to the wrong place (!) that caused the delay. How very unfortunate!!