Over 100 shops gutted in Bhola fire

Over 100 shops were gutted in a fire that broke out in Bhola’s business hub on early Saturday.

25 people were injured while trying to douse the blaze.

The initial damage is around Tk 2 billion, said shop owner Md Babul who lost his shop in the fire.

UNB adds: The fire broke out in a shop in Monihari Potti around 12:30am and engulfed the adjoining stationary and grocery shops, said Md Moktar Hossain, superintendent of police.

Five fire service units rushed to the spot and doused the fire around 4:00am after four hours of frantic efforts with the help of locals, police and the shop owners.

It is not clear as yet what caused the fire, he said. No casualties have been reported.