Fire at the Pakistan High Commissioner's Residence in Baridhara, Dhaka

A fire caused by an electrical short circuit broke out on August 6, 2026, at the Pakistan High Commissioner's residence in Baridhara, Dhaka. Two fire service units responded and brought the fire under control. The High Commissioner, Imran Haider, and his wife, Naima Imran, were hospitalized—initially at the ICU—due to smoke inhalation but were later reported to be in stable condition.