The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) on Wednesday distributed 1,900 packets of dry food and other relief materials to families affected by the devastating fire in Korail, one of Dhaka’s largest slums.
The distributed items also included blankets, mosquito nets and other essential supplies.
To coordinate further assistance, a joint meeting was held involving the DDM, various development partner organizations, local and international NGOs, and Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC).
The meeting confirmed that NGOs and development agencies will begin distributing additional relief from Thursday.
The DNCC also announced plans to provide financial support and install several mobile toilets for the displaced families.
The blaze, which broke out at 5:22 pm on Tuesday, destroyed around 1,500 homes.
Fire service officials said 19 units were deployed and managed to bring the flames under control at around 10:35 pm, after nearly five hours of effort.
Meanwhile, a five-member committee has been formed to investigate the fire.
Led by Mamunur Rashid, deputy director (operation and maintenance) of the Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD), the committee has been asked to submit its report within 15 working days.