Massive fire under control at Dhaka’s Mohammadpur Krishi Market

After nearly six hours, a fire that started at the Mohammadpur Krishi Market in the capital early Thursday was brought under control.

The fire broke out at the market around 3:43 am and spread soon, said Anwarul Islam, warehouse inspector of Fire service and Civil Defence Headquarters (Media Cell).

Later it was brought under control at 9:25am by 17 fire fighting units. 

No casualty was reported till the filing of this report at 8:55am.

Meanwhile, the Bangladesh Army, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Navy and Bangladesh Air Force personnel helped the fire service.

Many vendors were spotted attempting to remove merchandise from their shops with the assistance of firefighters.

Following the start of the fire, hundreds of people flocked to the region. Both business owners and employees could be seen moping outside the market.