Safety teams led by Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) started inspecting multi-storied commercial buildings in the areas of Dhaka North and South City Corporations yesterday.

Initially, 11 integrated inspection and monitoring teams were formed to inspect 1,072 buildings.

The Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) is providing overall support for the smooth execution of inspection activities.

On the first day, the teams inspected Gulshan Pink City Shopping Complex in Dhaka North City Corporation and the Gausia Market in Dhaka South City Corporation.

These inspection activities are being carried out through a new checklist containing 82 questions, according to a statement released by the DIFE today.

Md Nasir Uddin Ahmed, inspector general (IG) of DIFE, briefed the teams about inspection rules on the eve of the inspection at a meeting held at the Sromo Bhaban in Dhaka.