Dhaka, Oct. 15 -- Drug International Limited has shut its factory in Gazipur's Tongi after a fire there was fully extinguished and dumping work finished.

A notice signed by factory in-charge Md Abu Sayeed has been posted on the gate, saying all operations will stay suspended until further notice.

The blaze broke out at the factory in Cherag Ali on Wednesday morning, Fire Service and Civil Defence Media Cell Officer Md Talha Bin Zasim said. It was reported at 10:10am.

Three units from Tongi Fire Station rushed to the scene first, followed by 17 more from other stations.

The fire blazed fiercely because of chemicals stored in the factory and rubber under the aluminium paper used in the building's construction.

The army and Border Guard...