It started in the Jalalabad market in Kotwali around 4am on Saturday before spreading to nearby areas, said Jashim Uddin, the assistant director of Agrabad Fire Service. At least 130 shops in the two markets were damaged by the blaze. "The initial indications are that around 130 shops were burnt in the fire," said Kotwali Police OC Mohammed Mohsin. "About 20 to 25 of these were housed in the Hawker's market while the rest were situated in the Jalabad market," he added. Stores in the two markets mainly sell clothes for low prices, making it a popular destination for shoppers in the city.

Source: bd News24 October 19, 2019 06:45 UTC