How was the Chawkbazar fire brought under control?

13 October, 2026, 10:00 am

Last modified: 13 October, 2026, 10:08 am

How was the Chawkbazar fire brought under control?

13 October, 2026, 10:00 am

Last modified: 13 October, 2026, 10:08 am

A fire that broke out at a shop in the Manjur Khan Plaza market in Old Dhaka's Chawkbazar was brought under control after 12 hours. Ten units of the Fire Service worked to bring the blaze under control.

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