Fire breaks out in the capital’s Korail slum

The Report Desk

Published: November 25, 2025, 06:00 PM

Fire breaks out in the capital’s Korail slum

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A fire has erupted at the Korail slum in Dhaka’s Mohakhali.

Talha Bin Jashim, duty officer at the Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) headquarters media cell, said the fire originated from one of the shanties in the Korail slum around 5:22pm.

Responding to the emergency call, 11 firefighting units from multiple stations were dispatched to the scene, Talha added, noting that seven units are currently working to bring the flames under control.

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

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