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A significant fire broke out on the morning of October 14, 2026, at the Drug International pharmaceutical factory (Unit-2) in the Cherag Ali area of Tongi, Gazipur, due to a chemical explosion. The fire, which started around 10:00-10:15 AM, was extinguished after a 12-hour operation involving 21 fire service units, supported by the Bangladesh Army, BGB, police, and the city corporation. Ten people were injured, including a shift in-charge, factory workers, and fire service personnel. Following the incident, the factory management announced an indefinite closure. A five-member investigation committee was later formed by the Fire Service and Civil Defence to determine the cause and extent of damages.
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A significant fire broke out on the morning of October 14, 2026, at the Drug International pharmaceutical factory (Unit-2) in the Cherag Ali area of Tongi, Gazipur, due to a chemical explosion. The fire, which started around 10:00-10:15 AM, was extinguished after a 12-hour operation involving 21 fire service units, supported by the Bangladesh Army, BGB, police, and the city corporation. Ten people were injured, including a shift in-charge, factory workers, and fire service personnel. Following the incident, the factory management announced an indefinite closure. A five-member investigation committee was later formed by the Fire Service and Civil Defence to determine the cause and extent of damages.
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0 PEOPLE REPORTED DEAD
10 PEOPLE REPORTED INJURED
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Assisted in firefighting operations.
BGB assisted in firefighting operations.
Bangladesh Army joined the operation to assist in controlling the blaze.
Police assisted in firefighting and evacuation efforts.
21 fire service units were deployed to control the fire over a 12-hour period. A five-member investigation committee was formed to assess the fire's cause and damage.
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Daily Amar Desh
BD News 24
Prothom Alo
Daily Jugantor
Daily Amar Desh
Daily Jugantor
Daily Jugantor
Daily Jugantor
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Drug International Factory, Beximco Road/Squibb Road, Cherag Ali, Tongi, Gazipur
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22 articles · 4 publishers
Daily Amar Desh · 14 Oct 2026
BD News 24 · 14 Oct 2026-6acf14c76c1c5.jpg)
Daily Jugantor · 14 Oct 2026
Prothom Alo · 14 Oct 2026A branded case brief or image keeps the reported impact and source context attached.
Ten individuals injured, including one critically injured shift in-charge requiring advanced medical treatment.
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