DHAKA, Oct 19, 2025 (BSS) - Inamul Haq Khan, Senior Vice President the 
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) today 
urged the authorities concerned to provide immediate and comprehensive 
cooperation and compensation for entrepreneurs severely affected by cargo 
village fire at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA).
 
"Industry representatives are pressing for specific measures to address the 
widespread damage. Key demands include the provision of overall cooperation 
and compensation arrangements for affected entrepreneurs," he said.
 
Furthermore, he demanded the rapid arrangement of new shipments to ensure the 
normal continuation of activities within the garment industry.
 
The BGMEA vice president made the remarks in front of the fire-ravaged cargo 
village area at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the city.
 
 He spoke with journalists after visiting the damaged area.
 
 In his speech, Inamul Haq Khan expressed the deep concern of the BGMEA board 
and described the fire incident as extremely unfortunate.
 
 He emphasized that the disaster has severely damaged the country's export 
trade, particularly impacting the crucial garment industry.
 
In an effort to quantify the scale of the disaster, he said, BGMEA is 
currently working to assess the extent of the damage and collect necessary 
information.
 
 To expedite data gathering, he mentioned that Members have been sent letters 
requesting a list of lost products using a determined format.
 
An online data collection portal has also been opened, he added.
 
Following the successful collection of all data and information, he confirmed 
that the BGMEA is planning to hold a coordination meeting very soon. 
 
This meeting will involve various key stakeholders, including the Ministry of 
Civil Aviation and Tourism, the airport authorities, Customs authorities, and 
other relevant organizations, he added.
 
Finally, the Senior Vice President urged all related parties and industrial 
factories to be more careful and vigilant regarding fire safety, noting the 
heightened risk posed by the dry season which is currently underway.