Fire at Dhaka’s New Supermarket now under control

UNB, Dhaka :

A fire that broke out at Dhaka’s New Supermarket — next to New Market — early today, has been brought under control.

The blaze was brought under control around 9:10 am, said Shahjahan Sikder, deputy assistant director of Fire Service and Civil Defence headquarters media cell.

Members of law enforcement agencies are assisting traders in evacuating the establishment with their goods.

A total of 28 firefighting units and teams of Bangladesh Army, Navy and Air Force are working to douse the blaze.

Fifteen people including 9 firefighters have been admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital after they fell sick from the heavy smoke.

Twelve Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) units are also working on the spot.

The fire broke out around 5:40 am.

The first firefighting unit reached the spot around 5:43 am.