Rising from the ashes

Mohsin Bhuiyan & M Samin Sajid Nahr

16 December, 2023, 09:30 am

Last modified: 18 December, 2023, 05:25 pm

Rising from the ashes

Mohsin Bhuiyan & M Samin Sajid Nahr

16 December, 2023, 09:30 am

Last modified: 18 December, 2023, 05:25 pm

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At least 300 shops were gutted after a massive fire engulfed the Mohammadpur Krishi Market last night: Photo: TBS

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