The Fire Service and Civil Defence successfully brought a fire under control at Sundarban Square Market in Gulistan, Dhaka, on Saturday, August 2, at 11:12 AM. The blaze, which broke out on the fifth floor of the market around 10:00 AM, was contained within approximately an hour.Lima Akter, the duty officer at the Fire Service’s control room, confirmed the details. She stated, “We received the alert around 10:00 AM. Immediately, 11 fire service units were dispatched to the scene. Nine units actively worked to extinguish the fire, while two remained on standby. The fire was fully brought under control by 11:12 AM.”
According to the Fire Service, the building was listed as a high-risk structure. Notably, it lacked any fire suppression systems, which posed significant challenges during the operation. The absence of such safety measures heightened concerns about the building’s vulnerability.
The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage remain unclear, as no immediate information was available. The Fire Service, along with relevant authorities, has initiated an investigation to determine the origin of the blaze and assess the losses incurred.
The incident has sparked concern among local traders and residents, particularly regarding the lack of fire safety measures in high-risk commercial buildings like Sundarban Square Market.
