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Fire at Dhaka Airport Sparks $1 Billion Loss as the Bangladesh Apparel Industry Faces Week of Crises
Yahoo Finance· 2025-10-20 19:20
A fire that broke out on Saturday afternoon at the cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka caused severe damage to imported goods and the surrounding area. According to airport officials and industry analysts, the damage was estimated at approximately $1 billion, much of it related to goods imported by the apparel industry. “We have asked our members to immediately take stock and estimate the damages,” Faisal Samad, director, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Associat ...