A fire has broken out in an air-conditioning unit at the Hosaf Shopping Complex near Malibagh in Dhaka, sending thick smoke through the building and creating widespread panic. However, market staff managed to extinguish the fire before their arrival. By then, dense smoke had enveloped the building and surrounding areas, but no injuries were reported. The fire reportedly started on one of the two staircases where shop goods and external AC units were stored. The confined staircase prevented smoke from escaping, allowing it to spread across the market and trigger panic.

Source: bd News24 August 17, 2025 10:56 UTC