In Bangladesh, a massive fire broke out in the cargo area of Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday afternoon, forcing authorities to suspend all flight operations as firefighters battled to bring the blaze under control. According to the Fire Service and Civil Defence, a total of 32 firefighting units were deployed to the scene, with 14 units already engaged in firefighting efforts and 18 more en route. An HSIA spokesperson said, efforts are underway to contain the fire. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said, teams from the Bangladesh Civil Aviation Authority, Bangladesh Fire Service, and two fire units of the Bangladesh Air Force were jointly working to extinguish the blaze.
Huge fire broke out at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh (18.10.2025)
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Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the fire or the extent of damage, but airport sources said operations remain temporarily halted as emergency crews continue their efforts.
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