Confirming the matter, Bangladesh Ansar and VDP spokesman and Mass Communication Officer Md Ashikuzzaman told the media that nine of the injured were admitted to Combined Military Hospital and the rest were taken to Kurmitola General Hospital.

“So far, we have deployed 1,000 members at the scene,” he added.

Bashiruddin visits HSIA to monitor fire situation

Sheikh Bashiruddin, adviser on Civil Aviation, Tourism, and Commerce, visited the cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to observe the ongoing fire situation.

He arrived at the scene on Saturday at 5:30pm, assessing the firefighting efforts and overall situation at the airport’s cargo section.

Army, Navy, Air Force join firefighting efforts at HSIA

Members of the Bangladesh Army, Navy, and Air Force have joined firefighting operations at the cargo section of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, working alongside the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh and Fire Service and Civil Defence.

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirmed this information in a brief statement on Saturday, highlighting the coordinated efforts of multiple agencies to bring the blaze under control.

Fire at HSIA largely under control: CAAB

The fire at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport has been largely brought under control thanks to collective efforts, according to Muhammad Kawsar Mahmud, assistant director (Public Relations) of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB).

In a statement issued on Saturday at 5:00pm, Mahmud confirmed that coordinated actions by fire services and other authorities have helped contain the blaze.

He added that more detailed updates would be provided later.

However, at the time of the statement, flames were still visible on the second floor of the northern section of the cargo village, where six fire service vehicles were actively working to control the fire.

Four more flights diverted to Ctg airport

Four more flights have been diverted to Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram following the massive fire that broke out at the cargo terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.

Two flights of US-Bangla Airlines and two of Biman Bangladesh Airlines were diverted from Dhaka on Saturday afternoon, confirmed Chattogram airport’s spokesperson Ibrahim Khalil.

With the latest additions, the number of diverted flights has risen to eight.

36 firefighting units deployed to control blaze at HSIA

A massive fire broke out at the cargo area of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Saturday around 2:15pm.

According to Khaleda Yasmin, duty officer at the control room of the Fire Service and Civil Defence, a total of 36 firefighting units have been deployed to tackle the fire.

Two platoons of BGB deployed to assist in rescue operations

Two platoons of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have joined the rescue operations following a massive fire that broke out at the cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Saturday.

According to Tahla Bin Jasim, official from the Fire Service and Civil Defence media cell, the update was confirmed at 4:13pm.

He said that 30 fire service units and teams from the Bangladesh Navy are actively working to bring the blaze under control. Airport authorities stated that the fire started around 2:15pm. Immediately after the incident, the airport’s own fire section, fire units from the Bangladesh Air Force, and other relevant agencies rushed to the scene and began joint firefighting operations.

As a precaution, flight operations have been temporarily suspended. The Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) confirmed that two fire units from the Bangladesh Air Force are assisting in the effort.

A senior airline captain reported that the fire originated near Parking Stand 14, close to the airport’s cargo complex area.Firefighting and rescue teams remain actively engaged at the site, and authorities have confirmed that all aircraft are safe.

‘We are handling an emergency, please cooperate’: HSIA ED

Amid the fire at the cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, the airport’s Executive Director, Group Captain SM Raqib Samad, issued an audio message urging for public and media cooperation as authorities work to bring the situation under control.

In his recorded statement sent to the media on Saturday, Samad said, “Assalamu Alaikum. To extinguish the fire that broke out at HSIA, our airport fire service personnel are actively working. Fire units from the Bangladesh Air Force are also assisting, along with members of the Fire Service and Civil Defence.”

He appealed to journalists, saying, “We are currently handling an emergency. Please don’t divert our attention by repeatedly calling us. We request your cooperation. A problem has occurred, and we are all working together to resolve it. You will receive updates in due time. Please allow us to manage this emergency safely. Assalamu Alaikum.”

Four flights diverted to Ctg airport following fire at HSIA

Following the fire outbreak at the cargo terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, authorities have confirmed that four flights have so far been diverted to Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram.

According to Chattogram airport’s spokesperson Ibrahim Khalil, the diverted flights include two domestic flights operating on the Chattogram–Dhaka route, and two international flights — a US-Bangla Airlines flight from Bangkok to Dhaka and an Air Arabia flight from the Middle East to Dhaka.

Efforts are underway to bring the situation under control, while flight operations at Dhaka airport remain temporarily disrupted due to the incident.

Aircraft being moved to safety due to fire at Dhaka airport

A massive fire broke out at the Cargo Village area of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Saturday afternoon, prompting authorities to move aircraft from nearby hangars to safer locations to prevent potential damage.

According to airport officials, the fire started at around 2:15pm, and quickly spread within the cargo section, where imported goods are typically stored.

As a precaution, several aircraft are being towed away from the affected area to ensure their safety.

A total of 28 firefighting units from the Fire Service and Civil Defence are currently working to bring the blaze under control.

Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage.

Flight operations suspended due to fire at HSIA

A fire broke out at the cargo village area of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Saturday afternoon, prompting authorities to temporarily suspend all flight operations as a safety measure.

The incident was confirmed by Md Masudul Hasan Masud, spokesperson for the airport’s executive director, around 3:30pm.

He said immediate action was taken to contain the fire.

According to the Fire Service and Civil Defence, 12 fire-fighting units rushed to the scene and began efforts to douse the blaze. They were later joined by the airport’s own fire response team and a Bangladesh Air Force fire unit.

14 fire service units battling blaze, 18 more rushing to scene

A total of 14 units of the Fire Service are currently working to bring the blaze under control, while 18 additional units are on their way to the scene to assist in the firefighting efforts.

Authorities at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport have reported that, immediately after the incident, the airport’s fire section, the Bangladesh Air Force fire unit, and other relevant agencies promptly reached the scene and jointly began efforts to bring the fire under control.

Flight operations at airport are currently normal

All flight operations at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport are currently normal, according to a message from the spokesperson for HSIA.

No further details were immediately available regarding the fire.

Authorities at the airport have reported that, immediately after the incident, the airport’s fire section, the Bangladesh Air Force fire unit, and other relevant agencies promptly reached the scene and jointly began efforts to bring the fire under control.

Five units of fire service working to control the blaze

Authorities at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport have reported that, immediately after the incident, the airport’s fire section, the Bangladesh Air Force fire unit, and other relevant agencies promptly reached the scene and jointly began efforts to bring the fire under control.