Fire is an ever present death threat for the entire community of Dhaka city. From homes and workplaces to shopping malls and public spaces, a lack of building codes and fire protection have created a situation where residents are living in a continual death trap. And due to lack of training and proper rescue equipment for the fire service authority, fire accidents are responsible for the destruction of assets and homes as well as lives.
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Before the war, the lives of many people in Bangladesh had been based on dependence and ignorance. Ironically, those who fought the Pakistani Army to change this scenario have now become dependent and highly ignored.
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A country where many people have never driven a car, run an air-conditioner, or done much at all to increase carbon emissions, could well end up fighting climate change on the front line.
Read MoreAbir Abdullah is now working in the european pressphoto agency (epa) as Bangladesh correspondent. He worked with Drik Picture Library from 1997 to 2005. Completed three years long seminar (Pleasure of Life) assigned and supported by World Press Photo.