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CHATTOGRAM, April 11, 2026 (BSS)- A fire that broke out at the Chittagong 
Shopping Complex, located near the city's Sholashahar Gate No 2 area, this 
morning was brought under control after approximately one and a half hours of 
frantic efforts.

According to the fire service control room, the alert was received at 9:40am 
today. In response, five units from two separate stations were dispatched 
immediately to the scene.

Anwar Hossain, assistant director of Chattogram Fire Service and Civil 
Defence, confirmed that while the flames have been extinguished, a heavy 
blanket of smoke remains trapped inside the market. 

"The fire is under control and our firefighters are currently working through 
the smoke to conduct a thorough search," the official stated.

"The exact cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are yet to be 
determined as investigations continue," he said, adding that a full report 
will be provided after a thorough investigation.