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National 2026-08-08, 1:18pm

Fire Breaks Out at Balaka Lounge of Hazrat Shahjalal Airport

Lounge and surrounding areas quickly filled with smoke

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A fire broke out at the Balaka Lounge in the departure terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

The incident occurred late Friday night (August 7), with the lounge and surrounding areas quickly becoming filled with smoke.

An operator at the airport fire service station confirmed the incident to the media. However, further details were not immediately available.

Source: Dhaka Tribune