United News of Bangladesh

A massive fire broke out at a jhut warehouse in Dewaliabari area of Konabari in Gazipur on Thursday afternoon (January 08, 2026). The fire originated around 4:15 pm, and six units of the Fire Service are working to bring the blaze under control, said Saiful Islam, warehouse inspector of Konabari Modern Fire Station. Read more: Lalbagh factory fire under control He said two more units were on their way to the spot to assist in firefighting efforts. There are several godowns in the area and the fire has spread to all of them, he added.

A fire broke out at a jhut (garment waste) warehouse in  Ambag area under Konabari Police Station in Gazipur on Monday. According to the Fire Service, the fire broke out at around 1:15 pm.  Three units, including two from the Konabari Fire Station, rushed to the spot upon receiving the information and began working to bring the blaze under control. Mohammad Mamun, Deputy Assistant Director of Gazipur Fire Service, said the fire originated in a jhut warehouse and quickly spread around the area. But, no casualties have been reported in connection with the incident so far. The cause of the fire and the extent of damage are yet to be known, he added.