DHAKA: Several parts of an under-construction multi-storied building have collapsed on Bir Uttam CR Dutta road in Karwan Bazar area of the city Wednesday morning.

Witnesses said that the pilling part of the under-construction NBL Twin Tower, near to SAARC Fountain, fall to ground with huge sound around 7:30am.

The fall also led a concrete-built wall clock, adjacent to Sundarban Hotel, and some parts of footpath to collapse on the ground.

Being panicked, the pedestrians were running down to streets'.

On information, police and Fire Service and Civil Defense personnel rushed to the spot.

Reason behind the collapse could not be known immediately. However, no casualty was reported.

BDST: 0917 HRS, MAY 27, 2015
HB/RS