We fear goods of 250 factories may be destroyed: BGMEA President

Exporters warn of massive losses after a fire at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport cargo village. BGMEA estimates up to 250 factories could be affected while perishable goods exports face severe disruption.

Questions Raised About Delayed Fire Response Discrepancies Emerge Over Timing of Dhaka Airport Fire

A major fire that broke out at the import cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka on Saturday, October 18, has sparked controversy over the exact time of the incident and raised serious questions about the response time of the Fire Service.

Fire at Dhaka Airport Halts Operations, 11 Flights Diverted

A fire at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport led to the diversion of 11 flights to Chattogram and Sylhet on Saturday. No casualties were reported as firefighting efforts continued.

Fire Breaks Out in Cargo Area of Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport

A fire broke out in the cargo area of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Saturday (October 18) at around 2:15 PM, according to Kawser Mahmud, spokesperson of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB).

July National Charter: Signed and Unsigned Parties

As part of the initiative for state reform, five political parties among those that participated in the long dialogue phase of the National Consensus Commission did not sign the July National Charter due to differences in opinion.

Parliament Turns into Battleground Amid July Charter Protests

The "July fighters" broke through police barricades, climbed over walls, and entered the venue during the signing ceremony of the July Charter at the South Plaza of the National Parliament. They sat on chairs designated for guests. Later, the law enforcement agencies chased them away from the Parliament area.

Massive Fire at CEPZ Factory in Chattogram Remains Uncontrolled Even After 10 Hours

A fire that broke out at a factory in the Chattogram Export Processing Zone (CEPZ) has not been brought under control even after 10 hours. A total of 15 units from CEPZ, Bandar, KEPZ, and Agrabad fire stations, along with four units from the Navy and Air Force, have been working to extinguish the fire. Later, two platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) also joined the operation.

Teachers Reject Education Advisor’s Proposal, Call to Continue Movement!

Education Advisor Professor Chowdhury Rafiqul Abrar proposed a 5 percent increase in salary for MPO-registered teachers based on their three demands, including a 20 percent increase in basic salary and house rent allowance. However, teachers have rejected this proposal. On Thursday (16 October), the teachers’ representative delegation informed the media after a meeting at the Ministry of Education.

A Police Contingent Returning Home from Peacekeeping Mission

A contingent of Bangladesh Police deployed in the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is returning home. Their return is scheduled to be completed by October 20. Sources say the decision was made due to budget constraints in the UN peacekeeping mission.

TIB Criticizes Govt for Holding Accused Army Officers in Cantonment Custody

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) raises concern over the government’s decision to keep military officers accused of crimes against humanity in cantonment custody, citing constitutional violations and legal inequality.