Fire at Dhaka’s New Supermarket now under control
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Fire at Dhaka’s New Supermarket now under control

Fire at Dhaka’s New Supermarket now under control
Fire broke out at Dhaka’s New Supermarket. Md Rakibul Hasan/UNB


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.

Read More: Fire at Barishal Plaza, opposite Bangabazar Market, doused.

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Fire incidence at Dhaka’s New Supermarket

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

Read More: Govt to assist Bangabazar businesses to recover from fire damages: PM Hasina.

Fire at Dhaka’s New Supermarket now under control

The fire broke out around 5:40 am.

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

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