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DHAKA, Sept 23, 2025 (BSS) - Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today expressed deep shock and sorrow over the death of firefighter Shamim Ahmed, who suffered burn injuries in a fire at a chemical warehouse in Tongi of Gazipur district.
In a message of condolence, he prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and expressed profound sympathy to the bereaved family members, said a Home Ministry press release.
Shamim succumbed to his burn injuries around 3:00 pm at the NIBPS, confirmed Talha bin Zasim, media officer of the Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD).
His namaz-e-janaza will be held around 7:30pm at the FSCD headquarters.
Shamim along with his three colleagues suffered burn injuries when an explosion occurred at a tin-shed chemical godown while they were dousing a flame that erupted in the warehouse at Sahara Market in Tongi, Gazipur, at around 3:29 pm on Monday, fire service sources said.
Seven firefighting engines brought the fire under control around 7:00 pm after about two hours of frantic efforts.
Firefighters Shamim (42) and Nurul Huda (40) suffered nearly 100 percent burn injuries, while Fire Officer Khondoker Jannatul Nayem (35) sustained 42 percent burn injuries, and firefighter Joy Hasan (24) received five percent burn injuries.
Earlier in the morning, Home Adviser Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury visited the fire victims at the burn institute and assured them of giving the best treatment.
He also assured of providing full support from the government, the Home Ministry, and Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) to ensure their best treatment.
FSCD Director General (DG) Brigadier General Muhammad Jahed Kamal last night visited the injured fire service personnel at the NIBPS immediately after they were taken to the facility.
With Shamim, the number of firefighters who sacrificed their lives while performing their duties reached 49, FSCD sources said.
