Fire in Gabtali Slum brought under control

BSS
Published On: 06 Mar 2025, 08:34 Updated On:06 Mar 2025, 11:27
Photo: BSS

DHAKA, March 6, 2025 (BSS) - A devastating fire broke out at the Shahi Masjid Slum in the city's Gabtali area was brought under control in the early hours of today.

The fire originated in the slum around 03:00 am today and was brought under control at 04:36am with one hour and 15 minutes intense efforts, Md Anwarul Islam, media officer of the Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSDC) told BSS.

The fire gutted many shanties, shops and garages, he added.

Upon receiving information, four fire fighting units rushed to the scene. With eight fire engines from Kalyanpur, Mohammadpur, Mirpur, and Tejgaon fire stations doused the flame.

No causalities were reported in this fire incident.

The cause of the fire and extent of damage could not be ascertained immediately.

  • Latest
  • Most Viewed
BB warns against Sohozcash dealings
NBR forms task force to restructure tax system
BB board approves new shariah board policy
Research, development must be linked with national priorities
Nation to remember Abrar Fahad tomorrow as a symbol of resistance, sovereignty
AL has no scope to do politics in Bangladesh: Sarjis Alam
People are source of inspiration of BNP: Tarique Rahman
July Museum to serve as global model for preserving youth narratives: ICESCO DG
Medical admission test to be held on Dec 12
Japan interested in importing non-refined rice bran oil from Bangladesh
১০