A fire broke out at a garment factory named Matrix Style in the Digirchala area of Gazipur Metropolitan City at around 10AM on Saturday.
Local eyewitnesses said thick black smoke and flames were suddenly seen emerging from the sixth floor of the factory. The fire quickly spread throughout the surrounding area. Workers and local residents initially attempted to extinguish the blaze, but as the intensity of the fire increased, the Fire Service was notified.
The cause of the fire, the extent of the damage and any reports of casualties or injuries were not immediately available.