Fire damages 12 shops at Rajshahi New Market

A fire damaged twelve shops at Rajshahi New Market early today, likely caused by an electrical short circuit. Seven firefighting units responded to the blaze, which started around 12:30am and was controlled by 1:50am. One firefighter fell ill during the operation and is receiving treatment at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, according to assistant director Md Didarul Alam of Rajshahi Fire Service.READ FULL