Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk) authorities have requested a comprehensive list and details from all government organizations regarding permissions or licenses granted for the operation of restaurants and other establishments dealing with flammable materials.

This request was made during a meeting with Rajuk's Dhaka city-based zonal officials, with the authorities seeking the information within the next 10 days, as revealed by a senior Rajuk official.

According to meeting minutes, Rajuk has mandated the submission of proper lists of hotels and restaurants operating throughout Dhaka city, where flammable materials are involved, to the respective zone-based officials within the stipulated timeframe.

Based on this list, Rajuk intends to take immediate legal action against any identified violations, emphasizing compliance with approved building designs and other regulations. Additionally, Rajuk will urge government agencies responsible for license approvals to take appropriate legal measures.

Rajuk's Chief Town Planner, Ashraful Islam, emphasized the organization's commitment to collaborating with governmental and non-governmental bodies to ensure the development of a healthy and sustainable metropolitan city.

An inter-ministerial meeting will be convened within seven days to formalize the request for the list and to share Rajuk's current plan regarding this matter.

Regarding enforcement, an anonymous Rajuk official stated that the organization possesses adequate manpower to sustain regular drives for implementing orders and notices. They are actively gathering detailed information on landowners and development companies, verifying compliance with Rajuk's plans, and scrutinizing potential irregularities or violations in building construction.

Key areas of inspection include fire safety measures, adequacy of fire exits, standardization of staircases, and adherence to approved building plans, particularly in cases of residential buildings being utilized for commercial purposes.

Rajuk oversees approximately 2.2 million buildings within its jurisdiction, with the majority being one-storey structures, while a smaller portion consists of multi-storey buildings, including some exceeding ten stories in height.