Where is our Response?

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I wonder how this type of things happen in the very same place again and again. Still we don't see any active move to fight the hazard . I believe many people have seen the actual condition of the Gulistan Hawker's Market. The market is placed in such a narrow and crowded place that it is quite impossible to control fire, once it breaks out. I am also ashamed of myself and society to notice that while this was a great loss for the poor businessmen, some people tried to exploit the situation and kept themselves busy in looting. This marauding instinct should make us uncomfortable. Thanks to the law enforcement agencies for taking quick action against the looters.

Although it is very late for the government to take some steps, but it is still better late than never. I hope the government will take the matter seriously and consider the problems being faced by the victims of the fire. The victims need immediate finical help from the government, not words of consolation. The unplanned and narrow structure reminds me of another mishap, which is still fresh in our memories. That fire took the lives of many people in Old Dhaka.

The authorities concerned should address the issue in right earnest.