Thousands of residents in the capital’s Korail slum are struggling to come to terms with the aftermath of Tuesday’s devastating fire that reduced their homes and livelihoods to ashes.
A man separates plaster from a collapsed structure in Korail slum on Wednesday, following the devastating blaze. Photo: Md Rakibul Hasan/UNB
A woman works on the remains of a destroyed wall in Korail slum on Wednesday, as residents continue salvaging what little they can. Photo: Md Rakibul Hasan/UNB
Hundreds of homes and shops were completely destroyed, forcing families to take refuge under the open sky—homeless, fearful, and uncertain about what the future holds.
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A woman collects burnt tin sheets from her fire-ravaged home in Korail, trying to recover anything usable. Photo: Md Rakibul Hasan/UNB