By appointing Chief Risk Officers (CROs), city corporations can take a proactive approach to risk management and ensure the safety of city dwellers
The fire incident at the Green Cozy Cottage on Bailey Road on 29 February has brought to light several persistent issues that have concerned us all. The noncompliance with building codes and misuse of commercial spaces in the city has become apparent, especially with the loss of 46 lives on that day.
Over time, we have noticed recurring incidents happening in various parts of the country or city. These incidents could involve acts of violence, sexual harassment, or fires.
For instance, accusations against teachers at Viqarunnisa Noon School, Dhaka University, and Jahangirnagar University coincided. Following the Bailey Road fire, there were fires at a restaurant in Wari, Gausul Azam Market in Nilkhet, an under-construction cold storage in Chattogram, and Chakaria area in Cox’s Bazar, all within the next two days.
This suggests that we are vulnerable to potential risks all the time, but only become aware of them when they happen. Once the crisis has passed, we tend to overlook it since something new always…
