Experts warn that the black smoke billowing over Dhaka could contain toxic fumes, posing short-term respiratory risks to nearby residents. Environmental groups have already called for an air-quality assessment around the airport and adjoining neighbourhoods.

The NBR too, has taken special measures to ensure that import-export activities at the Dhaka Customs House continue smoothly despite the fire incident

In a Facebook post, Tarique Rahman, "I am deeply concerned by the fire that broke out at the cargo complex of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected, and I sincerely hope all are safe," he wrote.

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Though the exact extent of direct damage from the fire at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport's air cargo complex in Dhaka is yet to be determined, traders fear that the incident could have an impact of over $1 billion on the country's import and export activities.

A fire that broke out at the cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport has been brought fully under control, authorities said on Saturday evening. Flight operations were expected to resume from 9pm,

A massive fire broke out at the cargo terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka.

Bangladesh’s most powerful political parties signed the charter on Friday aimed at ensuring democratic reform after next year’s elections, but celebrations by the government led by Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus were muted after one party refused to sign and by the clashes on the capital’s streets.