Dhaka Airport fire

Dhaka Airport fire

TBS file photo of HSIA cargo village fire on 18 October 2025. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

Struck by blaze, pharma importers to get fast-track release of raw materials

The pharmaceutical industry fears a Tk4,000 crore impact due to the fire.

Screenshot from an Ekattor TV video shows the massive fire at the cargo village of the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday (18 October 2025).

Pharmaceutical industries fear Tk4,000cr impact due to Dhaka airport fire

Highlights: TBS

Airport fire safety management under question

A fire struck Shahjalal International Airport, instantly incinerating the entire cargo village on 18 October 2025. Photo: Rajib Dhar

Dhaka airport's fire-hit cargo village had insurance of only Tk20 lakh

This image shows firefighting efforts at Dhaka airport following a fire on 19 October 2025. Photo: Rajib Dhar/ TBS

Fire Service forms 5-member committee to investigate Dhaka airport fire

Smoke billows following a fire at Dhaka airport on 18 October 2025. Photo: Collected

Tk200cr worth of pharmaceutical raw materials burnt in airport fire: Pharmaceutical industries association

TBS file photo of HSIA cargo village fire on 18 October 2025. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

Exporters fear Tk12,000cr loss from Dhaka airport fire, place six-point demand

TBS file photo of HSIA cargo village fire on 18 October 2025. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

A week of shock for business: Tariff hike, strike, devastating fires batter trade chain

Screenshot from an Ekattor TV video shows the massive fire at the cargo village of the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday (18 October 2025).

No proper fire detection, protection systems found at Dhaka airport cargo village: Fire Service

Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Fire at Dhaka airport cargo village doused after 26 hours

Fire fighters on 19 October morning working at the Dhaka airport fire site. Photo: Rajib Dhar/ TBS

Business leaders question CAAB role over Dhaka airport fire, warn of 'image crisis'

Photo: Collected

7-member committee formed to probe Shahjalal Airport fire

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Fires at Dhaka airport, Ctg EPZ can alarm foreign buyers, warns BKMEA