Madina market fire doused

A massive fire that broke out at Madina market in Lalbagh area of Old Dhaka on Monday (September 25) afternoon has been brought under control.

Nine firefighting units brought the blaze under control at 3:30 pm, confirmed Fire Service and Civil Defence media wing inspector Anwarul Islam.

No casualties were reported in this connection.

Rashed Bin Khalid, duty officer of Fire Service and Civil Defence control room, said the fire originated at about 1.15pm at the market.