September 18, 2026

Firemen tame flames at Gulistan's Sundarban Square Market

Eleven Fire Service units douse the flames after an hour-long effort

Staff Correspondent

bdnews24.com

Published : 02 Aug 2025, 05:22 PM

Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 01:35 PM

A fire that broke out on the fifth floor of Sundarban Square Market in Dhaka's Gulistan has been brought under control nearly an hour after it started.

Fire Service official Talha Bin Jasim said 11 units rushed to the spot and contained the fire by 11:12am on Saturday.

The fire was first reported around 10am.

“Upon receiving the call, the first unit reached the scene at 10:03am. Gradually, 11 units joined the operation,” said Talha.

The cause and extent of damage have yet to be determined.

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