Online Desk: The massive fire that broke out at Bangabazar Shopping Complex around 6:10am, has not been brought under control even after five hours. Fire men are tirelessly working to control the blaze. The fire is increasing due to a water shortage.

Not only the Fire Service, Army personnel and Bangladesh Navy are also trying to control the fire. Now, total of 50 firefighting units are working to extinguish the blaze. The fire soon spread to adjacent buildings and markets.

Several fire men fall sick due to huge black smoke. Three helicopters are throwing waters. No casualties have been reported so far.

Fire Service and Civil Defence control room duty officer Rafi Al Farruq said the fire originated around 6:10am on Tuesday. Being informed, one fire fighting unit rushed to the spot at 6:12am. Later, others joined one after another.

But, the reason behind the fire could not be known yet.