A fire broke out at the cargo section of Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday, after which all flight operations were halted.
According to airport officials, the blaze began near Gate 8 around 2:30 PM. Fire Service spokesman Talha Bin Jashim said that initially, nine firefighting units were deployed to control the fire, with fifteen more heading to the scene soon after, ANI reported citing bdnews.
Talha Bin Zasim, from the Fire Service and Civil Defence Media Cell, later confirmed that twenty-eight rescue units were already working to douse the flames, while additional reinforcements were on their way.
A spokesperson for the airport said, "All our aircraft are confirmed safe. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops, " ANI reported quoting The Daily Star.
The Bangladesh Civil Aviation Authority, Fire Service, and two fire units from the Bangladesh Air Force are also participating in the firefighting efforts at the Dhaka Airport, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
Two platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have also joined the rescue operation.
Authorities said there were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
According to airport officials, the blaze began near Gate 8 around 2:30 PM. Fire Service spokesman Talha Bin Jashim said that initially, nine firefighting units were deployed to control the fire, with fifteen more heading to the scene soon after, ANI reported citing bdnews.
Talha Bin Zasim, from the Fire Service and Civil Defence Media Cell, later confirmed that twenty-eight rescue units were already working to douse the flames, while additional reinforcements were on their way.
A spokesperson for the airport said, "All our aircraft are confirmed safe. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops, " ANI reported quoting The Daily Star.
#Bangladesh | Fire breaks out in the cargo area of Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, forcing suspension of all flight operations. 32 firefighting units are on site, and all aircraft are confirmed safe. Cause and damage yet to be determined. #DhakaAirport… pic.twitter.com/Szodqpl3Dh
— DD News (@DDNewslive) October 18, 2025
The Bangladesh Civil Aviation Authority, Fire Service, and two fire units from the Bangladesh Air Force are also participating in the firefighting efforts at the Dhaka Airport, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.
Two platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have also joined the rescue operation.
Authorities said there were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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