Severe fire at Baghmara Bazar, Bandarban destroys 70 shops and homes

A severe fire broke out at Baghmara Bazar in Jamchari Union, Bandarban Sadar, in the early hours of May 16, 2026. The fire, likely caused by an electrical short circuit, destroyed approximately 70 shops and residential units. Four units of the fire service brought the blaze under control after three hours of effort.