Building collapse
Without indulging in the blame game on who gave permission, who went for building a vertical type instead of horizontal type of factory or who was involved in the money whitening process in a high-rise building, the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Armed Forces Division (AFD) of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and the Ministry of Industries should evolve a safe method of evacuation in the event of a building collapse.
A balloon would inflate on compression of a falling ceiling which would turn like a lifesaving compartment withstanding heavy weight of a crumbling building and the inmates would rush for safety. These life saving compartments would be fitted in every floor with emergency lights, food supplies and oxygen kits for helping the survivors until the rescuers reach them.
Experts on the subject should come forward with specific suggestions to prevent loss of lives in future.
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