Korail Slum Fire | BRAC announces support for families

BRAC has announced an initial support package of BDT 5 million (€35,300 or £31,100) for the families affected by the devastating fire in Korail slum, Dhaka, Bangladesh. We stand beside the community, committed to supporting them through every step of rebuilding and recovery.

The fire started in Korail, one of Dhaka’s largest slums, shortly after sunset on Tuesday evening, leaving thousands of people homeless. Korail is home to approximately 80,000 people.

You can donate to support BRAC's response as we stand by the families affected.


Follow @BRAC on LinkedIn for updates on the fire and our response.

For any media enquiries or to arrange an interview, please contact Manal Ameer at manal.ameer@braceurope.org or call +447598879670.

A fire has broken our in Korail Slum, Dhaka
An image showing a fire blazing in Korail Slum, Dhaka, Bangladesh
An image showing the extent of damage caused by the fire in Korail Slum, Dhaka, Bangladesh