Fire breaks out in multi-storey building in Mirpur

A fire broke out on the third floor of the 11-storey LA Plaza building in Mirpur Section 2, Dhaka, opposite the stadium.

The incident was reported to the Fire Service at 1:53 pm on Monday. The first firefighting unit arrived at the scene by 1:58 pm, with a total of six units deployed to bring the blaze under control—four actively working at the site and two more en route.

Firefighters successfully rescued four individuals who were trapped inside the building.

The Fire Service Control Room confirmed the details in the afternoon. Further updates on the cause of the fire, extent of damage, or any injuries are awaited as operations continue.