BANGLADESH NEWS
The fire that broke out in Baku Shah Market near Nilkhet in the capital on Thursday night has been brought under control.
Fire fighters tamed the fire erupting in some book shops situated in the market opposite the main gate of New Market under control after hour-long efforts.
"The fire is under control now. Six fire-fighting units are trying to douse it completely," Fire Service Deputy Assistant Director Abdul Halim told around 11.30.
He said most of shops were closed when the fire broke out between Islamia and Baku Shah Market.
Halim said fire gutted two shops completely while another 15 to 20 shops have been damaged.
"The fire seemed devastating initially. But luckily it was brought under control without much delay," he added.
However, a book shop owner Morshed Alam Juwel told that the fire burnt down at least 50 shops.
Around 10:45pm, the fire service control room had said it had despatched fire fighting units and that they were trying to control the flames
The market is situated on the periphery of the Dhaka University campus. It is known for its numerous bookshops and other printing services.
Fire fighters tamed the fire erupting in some book shops situated in the market opposite the main gate of New Market under control after hour-long efforts.
"The fire is under control now. Six fire-fighting units are trying to douse it completely," Fire Service Deputy Assistant Director Abdul Halim told around 11.30.
He said most of shops were closed when the fire broke out between Islamia and Baku Shah Market.
Halim said fire gutted two shops completely while another 15 to 20 shops have been damaged.
"The fire seemed devastating initially. But luckily it was brought under control without much delay," he added.
However, a book shop owner Morshed Alam Juwel told that the fire burnt down at least 50 shops.
Around 10:45pm, the fire service control room had said it had despatched fire fighting units and that they were trying to control the flames
The market is situated on the periphery of the Dhaka University campus. It is known for its numerous bookshops and other printing services.
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