Latest update on the Chawkbazar fire

13 October, 2026, 10:35 am

Last modified: 13 October, 2026, 10:41 am

Latest update on the Chawkbazar fire

13 October, 2026, 10:35 am

Last modified: 13 October, 2026, 10:41 am

A fire has broken out on the sixth floor of a seven-story building in Chawkbazar. The floor houses warehouses for various goods, all of which are locked. Consequently, it is taking time for the Fire Service to break the locks, gain entry, and extinguish the fire.

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