A devastating fire broke out at Boalkhali Bazar in Dighinala upazila of Khagrachhari early Wednesday (26 March), reducing at least 24 shops to ashes and causing an estimated loss of Tk 10 crore.
According to Dighinala Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Jakaria, the fire originated at Tripti Hotel around 1:45 am and quickly spread to nearby shops. Upon receiving the information, five firefighting units from Khagrachhari, Longadu, and Dighinala rushed to the spot to contain the blaze, said Mohammad Zaker Hossain, Deputy Assistant Director of Khagrachhari Fire Service.
Md Alamgir Hossain, General Secretary of the market management committee, stated that traders had stocked up on goods ahead of Eid and the Baisabi festival, leading to significant losses.
With assistance from army personnel, police, and local residents, firefighters managed to bring the flames under control by 3:30 AM.
This marks the third major fire incident in the area within a year.
