, May 19 -- storey market in the Bijoy Sarani area of the capital early Monday morning, prompting a swift response from multiple Fire Service units.

According to the Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD), the incident was reported at around 5:14am through the national emergency helpline 999. Firefighters reached the spot at about 5:20am.

The fire originated on the ground floor of the market located at Kolmi Lata Bazar in the Bijoy Sarani intersection area.

A total of 10 firefighting units from Tejgaon, Mohammadpur, Mirpur and Siddikbazar fire stations were deployed to bring the blaze under control, said Warehouse Inspector Anwarul Islam of the FSCD headquarters media cell.

The fire was brought under control at around 7:00am. No casual...