Korail Fire Victims Still Living Under Open Sky, Waiting for Government Aid
Five days after a devastating fire swept through the Korail slum in Banani, many of the affected residents are still forced to live under the open sky. The blaze destroyed homes and possessions, leaving families with nowhere to stay and insufficient resources to rebuild.
Fire brought under control after over five hours as Karail slum residents lament losses
The fire that broke out in the Karail slum in the capital has been brought under control after five hours. However, it will take more time to extinguish it completely.
BGMEA Estimates Export Loss Over BDT 1 Billion in Dhaka Airport Cargo Village Fire
Leaders of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) estimate that losses from the fire at the cargo village complex of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the capital may exceed BDT 1 billion (approx. USD 90 million). They stated that the incident has severely impacted the country’s export trade, particularly the ready-made garment (RMG) sector.
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.
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.
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.
Chemical Explosion in Dhaka’s Rupnagar: 16 Dead in Garment Factory Blaze
At least 16 people died in a devastating fire following a suspected chemical explosion in a garment factory in Dhaka's Rupnagar. The facility had no fire safety licence or emergency exits.
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