The New Nation - Internet Edition

Mahbubur Rahman Khan

The controversial Rangs Bhaban, reduced to its Palm Tree shaped structure, remains a threat to its adjacent buildings as well as pedestrians on the road. The partially demolished building is standing on pillars without beams as a result it could fall over anytime, its neighbours told the reporters yesterday.

The officials engaged in bulldozing the building, however, said the building was being torn down as per instruction of the experts so there is no need to worry about it.

They said the building is being razed in two segments. The 70 feet tall pillars were cut down at Saturday and the pillars on both the sides and walls were being knocked down at the middle of the building so nothing untoward would happen, they added.

Rajuk started to smash the building on third August of last year. Due to inexperience of the engineers and labourers, the building caved in from 17th floor which took the lives of 12 labourers.

According to probe report, the Rangs Bhaban tragedy was due to the irresponsibility of the contractor engaged in demolition works and fault of the building construction.

Rajuk said there were not enough reinforcement cover at the connecting points of pillars and beams. Though Rajuk held the contractor and owners of the Bhaban responsible for the tragedy, it is yet to take any action against them.