A significant fire erupted at the Cargo Village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Saturday, October 18th, sending plumes of dense smoke into the sky. The blaze, which began around 3:00 PM, quickly escalated, prompting an immediate emergency response. Numerous firefighting units were dispatched to the scene, with at least 30 fire engines converging on Gate number 8 of the Cargo Village. Firefighters are actively engaged in efforts to contain and extinguish the flames, though the operation is proving challenging. Airport security has sealed off the affected zone to ensure safety and prevent further disruption. As a direct consequence of the incident, all flight operations from Dhaka’s primary international airport have been temporarily suspended. This suspension was confirmed by officials, with further details on the extent of the impact on flight schedules expected. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by authorities from the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) and the fire department. While passenger terminal operations are understood to be continuing under strict safety measures, cargo handling and associated logistics activities have been halted as a precautionary step. The full extent of the damage and the precise origin of the fire are yet to be determined, with officials promising a comprehensive report once the situation is fully resolved.
