On October 18, 2025, a large fire broke out at the cargo terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh.The blaze started in a warehouse containing imported goods and quickly spread across several storage units, sending thick smoke into the air and forcing a temporary shutdown of flight operations. 

Firefighters from 37 units, supported by airport security forces, the army, and the air force, battled the flames for more than six hours before finally bringing the situation under control.Authorities reported no casualties but confirmed severe damage to stored goods, including garment exports and raw materials destined for Europe and North America. 

Preliminary investigations suggest an electrical short circuit as the possible cause, though officials have not ruled out other factors.The fire has raised concerns among exporters, as it comes during Bangladesh’s peak garment shipping season. Economic analysts estimate total losses could exceed one billion U.S. dollars.