SAVAR, DHAKA: A devastating fire broke out at Bangla-Japan garment factory in Unique area of Ashulia, on the outskirts of the Dhaka city, on Thursday morning.

Witnesses said that the fire originated at seventh floor of Bangla-Japan Trading at around 7:30am.

On information, eight fire fighting units from Ashulia DEPZ fire station, Kaliakoir and Savar fire services rushed to the spot.

Later, they brought the blaze under control at around 10:15am after two and half hours frantic effort.

At one stage, Bangladesh Army also rushed to the spot at around 10:00am to ensure the security of the area.

Assistant Director of fire service Rafiqul Islam Confirmed the matter to banglanews.

BDST: 0908 HRS, DEC 26, 2013
Edited by: SM. Mostafijur Rahman Nasim, Newsroom Editor/ Rubaiat Saky, Senior Newsroom Editor