BANGLADESH

Fire breaks out at Nilkhet book market

Nilkhet book market in Dhaka has caught fire, prompting the Fire Service and Civil Defence to send ten engines to the scene.

The fire originated around 7:45 pm on Tuesday, said Rosina Islam, an official at the fire service control room, according to media reports.

No casualties were reported immediately.

Several book markets are situated at the Nilkhet intersection that draw students and book lovers from across the country.

Al Amin, a shopkeeper, said the fire started at the southwest corner of Shahjalal Market and began devastating the stores at the centre.

On information, three fire units rushed to the spot and trying to douse the blaze.

Fire service headquarters duty officer Rozina Aktar confirmed the matter.

The reason behind the fire could not be known immediately.

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