Summary
A fire at Bangladesh's main airport damaged goods worth more than $1 billion, mainly affecting the garment and export industries. The fire occurred in the logistics section of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport and took 27 hours to extinguish. Investigations are underway to determine the cause.
Key Facts
- A fire at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Bangladesh caused over $1 billion in damage.
- The fire broke out in the airport's logistics section and included clothes and raw materials.
- The blaze took 27 hours to put out and temporarily stopped flights and airport operations.
- Bangladesh is the world's second-largest exporter of clothing after China.
- The garment sector contributes $40 billion a year to Bangladesh's economy, over 10% of its GDP.
- About 35 people were injured while trying to control the fire.
- The logistics hub where the fire occurred stores essential products, affecting future business deals.
- The cause of the fire is still being investigated, with conspiracy theories circulating about its origins.
