The train was transporting passengers from the border town of Benapole in Jashore to the capital. Many of the passengers were Indian nationals. The fire in the train was spotted near the kitchen market at Gopibagh just as the train was nearing its destination, the Kamalapur Railway Station. Anwar Hossain, an inspector of the fire service, said they sent eight units upon being informed about the fire at 9:05pm.

Source: bd News24 January 05, 2024 16:58 UTC