Key Highlights:
- Fire at Shahjalal International Airport’s Cargo Village
- Statement by: Dhaka Customs Agents Association (DCAA)
- Allegation that fire might have been a planned act, not a mere accident
- Severe damage to imported goods; potential threat to national economy
- Demands, independent and neutral investigation committee, legal action against those responsible, review and modernization of airport safety and fire control systems, compensation for affected businesses, temporary operation of the damaged import warehouse.
- Possibility of an organized attempt to disrupt industrial and economic stability
The Dhaka Customs Agents Association (DCAA) suspects that the recent fire at Shahjalal International Airport’s Cargo Village may not have been an accident but a planned attempt to harm the country’s industrial, import-export, and overall economic activities. In a press release issued on Sunday, DCAA President Mizanur Rahman expressed strong concern that the incident might be part of a blueprint to destabilize the national economy.
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Independent Investigation Demanded
Mizanur Rahman emphasized the need for forming an independent and neutral investigation committee to uncover the true cause of the fire. He also called for legal action against the individuals or organizations found responsible.
The association further demanded a comprehensive reassessment of the security and fire control systems within the airport area, ensuring modernization and effective reform to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Losses and Damage Reported
According to the DCAA, all imported goods stored in the warehouse were completely destroyed by the fire. Even some products that appeared unburnt have been rendered unusable due to heat and smoke exposure.
The press release also criticized the Civil Aviation Authority and Fire Service for their delayed response, claiming they failed to take timely and effective measures to contain the blaze.
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Threat to Economic Stability
The DCAA expressed concern that this incident might be part of a deliberate effort to disrupt Bangladesh’s economic stability and trade activities. The organization urged authorities to thoroughly investigate whether this was an intentional attempt to weaken industrial operations and hinder national growth.
Additional Demands
In addition to an investigation, the association called for:
- Immediate compensation for the affected businesses.
- Temporary reopening of the under-construction import warehouse to resume trade activities.
Source: Samakal
