Expired, Missing Fire Extinguishers Put DU Students at Risk
Most fire extinguishers in Dhaka University dormitories are either expired or missing, raising safety concerns for students, an inspection revealed.
Only three of the university’s 17 dormitories were found to have adequate fire safety measures.
- Kabi Sufia Kamal Hall (expired on August 7, 2023)
- Haji Muhammad Mohsin Hall (expired on September 17, 2024)
- Shamsunnahar Hall (expired on October 12, 2024)
- Zahurul Haque Hall (expired on October 10, 2024)
- Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall and Jagannath Hall’s Santosh Vobon (expired on May 6, 2024)
- Ruqayyah Hall (expired on October 10, 2024)
- Bijoy Ekattor Hall (expired on March 19, 2024)
Fire extinguishers had expired at eight dormitories.
Author's summary: Dhaka University dormitories lack adequate fire safety measures.
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