A fire that killed six people at a residential building in Uttara was caused by an electrical fault, the Fire Service and Civil Defence Directorate said on Friday, based on preliminary findings. The blaze originated from an electrical fault in a section of the second floor of the seven-story building, Fire Service media cell official Talha bin Jasim told Dhaka Tribune. According to the Fire Service, property worth Tk45,00,000 was damaged in the fire, while assets worth Tk2,00,00,000 were rescued. Two units from the Uttara Fire Station rushed to the scene and brought the fire under control after about 30 minutes. Residents of the seven-story building panicked as dense smoke spread throughout the structure, trapping several people.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 16, 2026 17:00 UTC