Fire Incidents Being Probed, Sabotage Evidence Will Be Dealt Swiftly: Bangladesh Interim Govt

Last Updated:October 18, 2025, 20:56 IST

Bangladesh Interim Government addresses Dhaka and Chattogram fire incidents, pledging thorough investigations and swift action against sabotage if any.

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Bangladesh Fire Incidents: The Interim Government of Bangladesh on Saturday reacted to several fire incidents in Dhaka and Chattogram, saying that security services are investigating the incidents thoroughly. It also warned that any evidence of sabotage or arson would be met with a swift and decisive response.

“The interim government is aware of public concern regarding some major fires in several locations across the country. We wish to assure all citizens that the security services are investigating each incident thoroughly and protecting lives and property with utmost vigilance," interim government’s Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus said in a statement.

It further said that a swift, determined action will follow any credible finding of sabotage or arson.

“Let us be clear: if these fires prove to be acts of sabotage, and their aim is to sow panic and division, they’ll succeed only if we allow fear to overtake our reason and our resolve."

Noting that Bangladesh has faced many challenges before, the interim government said, “Together we will face any threats to our new democracy with unity, calm and determination. We have nothing to fear but fear itself."

Fire Incidents In Bangladesh

The interim government’s response came after at least three major fire incidents were reported in Dhaka and Chattogram, with the latest occurring at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport today, prompting the suspension of flight operations.

According to local media, the incident took place around 2:15 pm near Gate No. 8 when the airport’s cargo village, where imported goods are stored, caught fire

Thirty-seven firefighting units have been rushed to douse the blaze, with six additional units on their way. Members of the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, and two platoons of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have also joined the efforts.

Flight operations at the airport have been suspended since the fire erupted, HSIA Executive Director SM Ragib Samad told BSS.

Earlier this week, a massive fire in the Shialbari area of the Rupnagar residential zone in Mirpur killed 16 people after a garment factory and an adjacent chemical warehouse caught fire, Bangladesh’s TBS reported.

Meanwhile, in Chattogram, a fire at a factory in the Export Processing Zone (CEPZ) on Thursday took 17 hours and 25 firefighting units to bring under control.

(With inputs from agencies)

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