Fire at Baitun Noor Shopping Center in Khulna damages 12 shops
A fire broke out at the Baitun Noor Shopping Center near New Market in Khulna around 11:10 PM on February 23, 2026. Six fire service units brought the blaze under control after one to two hours of effort, preventing further spread, though 10 to 12 shops were damaged. No human casualties were reported. The incident is suspected to have been caused by an electrical short circuit.
Involved entities
2 RecordsBaitun Noor Shopping Center
Fire Service and Civil Defense
Agencies deployed
Fire Service and Civil Defence
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
Six units from Boyra and Tutpara stations were deployed to extinguish the fire.
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Police assisted in the fire suppression efforts.
Bangladesh Army
National military force for land-based operations and disaster response
Military personnel assisted in the fire suppression efforts.
Bangladesh Navy
Naval branch of the armed forces for maritime security and rescue
Navy personnel assisted in the fire suppression efforts.