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.
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).
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