Fire service sources said the cause of the blaze will be ascertained following a thorough investigation, with witnesses having given differing versions of the incident. The flames swept through the narrow streets at breakneck speeds, like a wave, scarcely giving bystanders time to run for their lives. When we went outside, all we saw was a wave of fire.”Mizanur Rahman, another witness, said the fire had spread through the entire street in just 15 seconds. When the flames reached Wahid Mansion, the flammable perfume and deodorant canisters in the perfume warehouse intensified the blaze. Sources from the fire service said the fire moved at high speed and in a wave like manner as the flames were following a trail of gas and chemicals.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 21, 2019 18:45 UTC