Airport Fire in Bangladesh: Flights Suspended

A fire that broke out yesterday in the cargo section of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh’s capital, brought aviation operations to a near standstill for six hours. Airport authorities announced that the fire was completely brought under control and that flights resumed at 9:06 p.m. (15:06 GMT).

According to a statement from the Bangladesh Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, the source of the fire is under investigation, and necessary measures will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Thirty-seven firefighting teams responded to the blaze, with the Bangladesh Army, Navy, and Air Force also assisting in extinguishing efforts. Both domestic and international flights experienced severe disruptions due to the incident.

An IndiGo flight from Delhi to Dhaka was diverted to Kolkata, while an Air Arabia flight from Sharjah landed in Chittagong. Officials stated that airport operations have gradually returned to normal under controlled conditions.

Kabir Ahmed, President of the Bangladesh International Air Express Association, noted that the fire could lead to direct and indirect economic losses exceeding 1 billion dollars in import and export processes.

This incident marked the third major fire in Bangladesh this week. Earlier, at least 16 people lost their lives in a fire at a ready-made garment factory in Dhaka, while another blaze caused significant material damage at an export facility in Chittagong.

The interim government announced that the recent series of fires across the country are being thoroughly investigated and that security forces remain on high alert to protect the lives and property of citizens. It was emphasised that any suspicions of sabotage or arson will be carefully examined.

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