Dhaka: A devastating fire erupted on Saturday at the import cargo complex of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, sending shockwaves through Bangladesh’s vital garment export industry. The blaze destroyed large quantities of imported raw materials, finished garments ready for shipment, and crucial product samples, creating a severe disruption in supply chains that could ripple across global apparel markets.

The fire forced a temporary halt of cargo flights, severely affecting both domestic and international operations. Hazrat Shahjalal Airport’s cargo village, a central logistics hub handling over 600 metric tons of cargo daily, serves as a lifeline for over 200 garment factories that rely on timely air shipments to meet international deadlines. The interruption comes at a c

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