Fire at Krishi Bhaban in capital

No casualty was reported so far while the cause of the fire and its damages yet could not be known

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A devastating fire has broken out at the multi-storied Krishi Bhaban at the capital’s Dilkhusha on Sunday night.

The fire was originated on the 9th floor of the 12-storey building at around 9:00pm and five units of fire-fighters from the Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) had been trying to douse the fire in support with police and local people, said Bhajan Kumer Sarkar of the FSCD.

Asked, he said no casualty was reported so far while the cause of the fire and its damages yet could not be known.

Police and witnesses said immediate after the fire was noticed at the building of Krishi Unnyan Corporation located at 52, Dilkhusha, police and FSCD officials rushed to the spot and joined in the dousing operation.

Heavy black smokes and fire balls were seen emitting from the building, witnesses said

Source: Dhaka Tribune