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Fire breaks out in Netrokona, under control
A fire that broke out at Boro Bazar in Netrokona Sadar upazila last night was brought under control in the early hours of today, gutting six shops and a residential house.
The fire originated in the Khasimahal area of Boro Bazar around 9:00pm, said a press release issued by Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) this morning.
Majumdar Electronics and several adjacent shops caught fire initially.
On receiving the information, personnel of Netrokona Battalion (31 BGB), with the assistance of Fire Service personnel and local people, brought the fire under control after 2:00am.
Majumdar Electronics, Suchitra Toy House and four other shops, along with a residential house, were gutted in the fire, reports BSS.
During the incident, BGB personnel assisted in firefighting and rescue operations and ensured security of nearby shops, establishments and goods, said the release.