By Staff Reporter
A fire erupted at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport’s cargo area in Dhaka on Saturday afternoon, prompting the temporary suspension of all flights.
According to media reports, Biman Bangladesh Airlines spokesperson Kawser Mahmud said the blaze broke out around 2:15pm. Teams from the airport fire department, the Bangladesh Air Force fire unit, and other agencies rushed to the site. At the time of reporting, 28 units were actively working, with more on the way, Dhaka Tribune reported.
The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) added that the Civil Aviation Authority, fire service, and two Air Force fire units are coordinating efforts to extinguish the blaze.
Cargo damage under assessment
Nasir Uddin, director of the Bangladesh Freight Forwarders Association, told The Business Standard that authorities are assessing the extent of cargo damage. He noted that the area storing international courier goods had been severely affected, and a chemical warehouse in the vicinity also caught fire.
