Nine killed in Mirpur factory blaze; CA Yunus expresses sorrow

At least nine people were killed in a devastating fire that broke out at a printing factory and chemical warehouse in Mirpur’s Rupnagar area on Tuesday, Fire Service officials have confirmed.Fire Service Director Tajul Islam said several others suffered burn injuries in the incident, three of whom were taken to the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery for treatment.The identities of the deceased could not be confirmed immediately, he added.According to the Fire Service, the blaze was first reported around 11:40 am, and the first response unit reached the scene at 11:56 am. As the fire intensified, 12 units joined the operation.Even after more than five hours, the fire was yet to be brought under control due to the presence of 10–12 types of flammable chemicals stored inside the warehouse, officials said, fearing that the death toll could rise further.Meanwhile, Chief Adviser Prof Yunus has expressed deep shock and ...

• 14 Oct 2025