No civilian casualties have been reported so far, according to the Fire Service.
TBS Report
13 October, 2026, 09:15 am
Last modified: 13 October, 2026, 09:19 am
A fire at Manzur Khan Plaza market in Old Dhaka's Chawkbazar was brought under control at 5:20am today (13 October), following more than 12 hours of firefighting efforts.
However, firefighters were still working to extinguish the remaining flames inside the building.
Four firefighters fell ill due to smoke inhalation and are under observation at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery.
No civilian casualties have been reported so far, according to the Fire Service.
According to the Fire Service, the fire broke out at a shop on the sixth floor of Manzur Khan Plaza, beside AC Mosque in the Chhota Katra area of Chawkbazar, at 5:02pm yesterday (12 October).
The first firefighting unit arrived at the scene at 5:22pm and began tackling the blaze.