By Finpost

According to the Dhaka Tribune, the incident occurred around 2:15 pm. Biman Bangladesh Airlines spokesperson Kawser Mahmud said teams from the airport fire department, the Bangladesh Air Force fire unit, and other agencies quickly responded to contain the blaze.

Four units of the Fire Service and Civil Defence were deployed and managed to control the fire after swift action.

Confirming the incident, HSIA Executive Director SM Ragib Samad told BSS, “The fire broke out at the cargo area of the airport, and all relevant fire units are working to bring the blaze under control.”