Authorities in Dhaka’s Keraniganj have disconnected electricity and gas lines to a seven-story building that tilted following a recent earthquake. The Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (RAJUK) took the action on Wednesday after the owner failed to vacate the structure despite repeated warnings. The building, located near the Jinjira Ferry Ghat in Lachmonganj, remains occupied even after being declared unsafe. RAJUK Executive Magistrate Belayet Hossain said the building, owned by local resident Sattar Mia, was constructed without design approval. A technical team from the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) classified it as “risky” and recommended immediate evacuation. Officials from RAJUK, the local police, and Dhaka Palli Bidyut Samity participated in the operation to cut utility connections. The owner claimed he had requested more time before evacuation. Authorities stated that further action will depend on a detailed report from the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns over unauthorized high-rise construction in the capital’s outskirts.
ঢাকার কেরানীগঞ্জের জিনজিরা ফেরিঘাটসংলগ্ন লছমনগঞ্জ এলাকায় ভূমিকম্পে হেলে পড়া সাততলা ভবনটি খালি না করায় ভবনের বিদ্যুৎ ও গ্যাস সংযোগ বিচ্ছিন্ন করেছে রাজধানী উন্নয়ন কর্তৃপক্ষ (রাজউক)। একই সঙ্গে দ্রুত ভবনটি খালি করার নির্দেশ দেওয়া হয়েছে। বুধবার দুপুরে রাজ
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