DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A fire in a crowded slum in Bangladesh’s capital has burned or damaged 1,500 shanties, leaving thousands homeless, authorities said Wednesday. No casualties were reported. The ...

At least 16 people were killed and several injured after a fire consumed a garment factory and a chemical warehouse in Bangladesh’s capital on Tuesday. Fire service official Talha bin Jashim said that ...

DHAKA (Reuters) -A fire on Tuesday at a garment factory in Bangladesh and an adjacent chemical warehouse killed at least 16 people and injured others, and the death toll could rise, an official said.

A major fire broke out at the cargo terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Saturday, forcing the suspension of all flights. As per the officials said the fire started near Gate ...

Deadly blaze brought under control after 27 hours Toxic gas and chemical fumes slowed firefighting operation Disaster renewed concerns over factory safety Garment sector a major part of Bangladesh ...

On Tuesday, at least 16 workers died in a garment factory fire in the Mirpur neighborhood of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, and it is expected the death toll will increase. The fatal fire is one of ...

Fire damages goods, disrupts Bangladesh's garment exports Garment body reports loss of high-value goods and samples Third major fire this week, investigations underway Oct 19 (Reuters) - A massive ...

Nearly a week after the October 14 fire that killed at least 16 workers at the Anwar Fashion garment factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh, desperate families are still searching for as many as 11 missing ...