Massive fire at Dhaka airport, all flights suspended; Air Force dousing flames
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 05:50 PM IST
First published on: Oct 18, 2025 at 04:49 PM IST
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A fire broke out at a section of the Cargo Village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport this afternoon (PTI)
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
Citing airport executive director Md Masudul Hasan Masud, the report further added that both landings and takeoffs had been halted as firefighters battled to contain the flames.
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According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the Bangladesh Civil Aviation Authority, the Fire Service, and two Air Force firefighting units were working 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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A fire broke out at a section of the Cargo Village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport this afternoon (PTI) 
