Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) on Wednesday distributed 1,900 packets of dry food and other relief materials to families affected by the devastating fire in Korail, one of Dhaka's largest slums.

The distributed items also included blankets, mosquito nets and other essential supplies.

To coordinate further assistance, a joint meeting was held involving the DDM, various development partner organizations, local and international NGOs, and Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC).

The meeting confirmed that NGOs and development agencies will begin distributing additional relief from Thursday.

The DNCC also announced plans to provide financial support and install several mobile toilets for the displaced families....