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Fire breaks out in high-rise building in Dhaka's Banani area
A fire has erupted at a high-rise residential or commercial building in Banani, one of Dhaka's upscale business and residential districts. Fire service teams have been mobilized to the scene to contain the blaze.
LSN Bangladesh ·
A fire broke out at a multi-storey building located in the Banani area of Dhaka on Tuesday, prompting emergency response from the capital's fire service. The incident was reported in the afternoon, and fire brigades were dispatched to the scene immediately to tackle the spreading flames.
Firefighters worked to evacuate occupants from the affected building and prevent the fire from spreading to adjacent structures. The exact cause of the fire and the extent of damage were not immediately determined, as rescue and firefighting operations were underway.
The incident comes amid ongoing concerns about fire safety in Dhaka's densely populated high-rise buildings. Emergency services urged residents in the area to cooperate with firefighting personnel and follow evacuation procedures.
No immediate reports of casualties were available at the time of filing this report. Authorities said a detailed investigation would be conducted once the fire is brought under control to determine the cause and assess the full extent of the damage.