Gulshan fire: 1 dead, 3 burnt, 22 rescued by fire brigade
After the fire was brought under control, DG Fire Brigade said, the cause of the fire cannot be confirmed yet.
The amount of damage and whether there is any truth to the said building will be informed later to the journalists subject to investigation.
Meanwhile, two helicopters of the Bangladesh Air Force took part in the rescue operation at the site of the fire in Gulshan.
Helicopters are seen scouring the scene with searchlights, and two aircraft carrier helicopters are seen inspecting the scene until rescue operations are complete.
1 killed, 3 burned Gulshan fire in capital
In the elite area of Gulshan 2, 19 units of the fire brigade worked together for three hours to control the fire on the seventh floor of the 12-storey building on Road No 104.
When the fire started around seven in the evening, 19 units of the fire brigade worked together to bring the fire under control.
However, at present, the fire brigade believes that the fire is burning somewhere inside and now the rescue work is continuing.
Meanwhile, the fire brigade has so far rescued 22 people including women and children, one has died and three people have been taken to Sheikh Hasina burn unit in burn condition.
Along with fire brigade, members of Bangladesh Air Force, Bangladesh Army Police Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and Red Crescent are engaged in rescue work at the spot.
Meanwhile, two helicopters of the Bangladesh Air Force took part in the rescue operation at the site of the fire in Gulshan.
Helicopters are seen scouring the scene with searchlights, and two aircraft carrier helicopters are seen inspecting the scene until rescue operations are complete.
Dr. Health Minister of Bangladesh Government to observe the scene. Zahid Malek and Dhaka Metropolitan North City Corporation Mayor Atiqul Islam are visiting the scene.
After the fire was brought under control, DG Fire Brigade said, the cause of the fire cannot be confirmed yet.
The amount of damage and whether there is any truth to the said building will be informed later to the journalists subject to investigation.
