Massive fire at Dhaka airport, flights resumed after five hours suspension
Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Fire: The blaze, which began around 2:30 pm, engulfed an area used to store imported goods, sending thick plumes of smoke billowing across the airport premises
October 18, 2025 11:32 PM IST
First published on: Oct 18, 2025 at 04:49 PM IST
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Fire and smoke are visible in the cargo area of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Rajib Dhar)
A massive fire broke out at the cargo village of Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday afternoon, forcing authorities to suspend all flight operations.
The blaze, which began around 2:30 pm, engulfed an area used to store imported goods, sending thick plumes of smoke billowing across the airport premises, Prothom Alo reported.
VIDEO | Dhaka, Bangladesh: A fire broke out at a section of the Cargo Village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport this afternoon. More details awaited.#Dhaka#AirportFire#HazratShahjalal
After hours, the fire was brought under control, and flight operations resumed at 9:06 pm local time, officials confirmed. The interim government has also formed a seven-member investigation committee to determine the cause of the blaze.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Bangladesh Civil Aviation Authority, the Fire Service, and two Air Force firefighting units worked jointly to douse the blaze. The Navy has also joined the operation to bring the situation under control.
#WATCH | A fire breaks out at the cargo terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh. All flights suspended. More details awaited.
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Fire and smoke are visible in the cargo area of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Rajib Dhar)
