Fire at Kalshi Slum in Mirpur-Pallabi: Thousands Affected, Relief Distributed, and Suspect Detained
A major fire broke out at the Kalshi slum (Baunia Beribadh, Mirpur 11) in Dhaka on May 25, 2026. The blaze, which lasted for about two hours, destroyed between 1,000 and 1,200 homes and shops, affecting approximately 3,500 people. While 15 fire service units managed to bring the fire under control, no human casualties were reported. A 25-year-old suspect named Nazmul Hasan was arrested for arson. In response, BRAC, Prothom Alo Bondhusava, and the Bangladesh Ansar & Village Defence Party provided relief, food assistance, and on June 4, 2026, 170 affected families received houseware kits and financial aid.
Affected scope
1 Record| Scope | Source wording |
|---|---|
| neighborhood | কালশী বস্তি |
neighborhood
কালশী বস্তিCausative Person
1 Record| Name | Age | Role | Legal status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazmul Hasan | 25 | Suspect | In jail custody |
Nazmul Hasan
SuspectIn jail custodyAgencies deployed
Fire Service and Civil Defence
First responder for fire, rescue, and medical emergencies
15 units were deployed to extinguish the fire.
Note: Firefighting efforts were hampered by strong winds and a water shortage.
Other
Other response agencies
Distributed cooked food to 1,250 affected individuals.
Relief items: Cooked food
Note: Distribution held at the Bauniabad Ideal High School grounds.
Bangladesh Police
Law enforcement agency maintaining public order and security
Police detained a suspect for alleged arson.
Note: Suspect detained following allegations of threatening to set the slum on fire.
NGO
Non-governmental organizations working in humanitarian aid
Provided emergency shelter, food, and daily essentials to the affected families.
Note: Coordinated by BRAC and Prothom Alo Bondhusava.