Fundamental supports to continue for fire victims: Mayor

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor M Atiqul Islam Saturday said all the fundamental assistance would continue for the victims of fire incident in 'Chalantika' slum near Rupnagar area of Mirpur-7, which broke out at around 07:00 pm on Friday leaving hundreds of people homeless, reports BSS.

"All fundamental needs for the homeless people would continue until their rehabilitation," he said at a press briefing after visiting the fire-ravaged slum.

He also visited the temporary shelter centre of the homeless people at 'Bangabandhu Bidiyaniketan' and ensured proper supply of food, drinking water and mobile toilets for the homeless people.

"Following the directive of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, permanent establishments are being set up at Baunia embankment for slum people," he added.

The Mayor also enquired about the medical facilities to the doctors, nurses and patients available at DNCC health camp.

DNCC supplied 100'000 litres of water, a tower light and sent a medical team when the fire broke out at 'Chalantika' slum.

Ward Councillor M Mobasher Chowdhury and columnist Syed Abul Maksud were present.