Published On 18/10/2025
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Last update: 20:03 (Mecca time)
Authorities in Bangladesh reported that a huge fire broke out on Saturday in the cargo hall of Dhaka’s main international airport, forcing authorities to suspend all flights.
Minul Ehsan, an official in the Health Directorate, reported that at least four people were taken to hospital after sustaining minor injuries.
The fire did not damage the main airport building, but thick clouds of black smoke rose above the runway. The cause of the fire is not yet known.
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A major fire broke out at Dhaka international airport and all flights were suspended. pic.twitter.com/eaSt0IIlH3
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Fire service spokesman Talha bin Qasim said that 37 fire units were fighting the fire that broke out in the afternoon, which later required sending reinforcements from the security forces.
State-owned Bangladesh Airlines Biman has diverted four of its flights – which were scheduled to land in Dhaka – to airports in Sylhet and Chattogram.
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