The Chattogram Container Depot Fire: A Tragic Consequence of Government Negligence
The devastating fire at the BM Container Depot in Chattogram, which killed at least 49 people and injured over 200, is a tragic reminder of the government’s ongoing failure to enforce safety regulations in industrial areas. Despite Bangladesh’s long history of industrial disasters, including the Rana Plaza collapse and multiple factory fires, little has been done to protect workers from preventable tragedies. Corruption and lax oversight continue to allow unsafe practices, leaving workers vulnerable to dangerous conditions. Until the government prioritizes the enforcement of safety standards and holds industries accountable, such disasters will continue to claim lives, with workers paying the price for the country’s economic growth.