Holding numbers won’t be issued to buildings without fire safety, DNCC mayor says

The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) will not provide holding numbers or trade licence to the buildings which will not install separate fire safety system from now on, said the mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation Atiqul Islam on Sunday.

The mayor came up with the remarks while attending a virtual discussion programme, organised by the Save the Children, reports UNB.

More than 40 organisations are working to reduce risk factors and for disaster management in the capital which is one of the most densely populated metropolitan cities of the world, Atiqul said.

Stating that “evidently necessity of cooperation between these organisations in risk management is undoubtedly great”, the mayor assured of providing necessary assistance as per the capability of DNCC.    

He also urged all to follow the 18-point health protocols issued by the government to contain the rapid spread of Coronavirus.