Dhaka Airport Fire: A Major Setback for Bangladesh's Clothing Industry

A huge fire at Dhaka airport's cargo area has caused serious problems for Bangladesh's clothing industry. The fire started on Saturday and destroyed many goods that were ready to be sent to other countries. This includes clothes, materials, and important samples that help companies get new orders. The fire was so big that flights had to be stopped for a while. Even on Sunday, smoke could still be seen coming from the damaged area. People are still trying to figure out how much everything is worth that was lost. The cargo area is a very busy place. It handles a lot of goods every day, especially during the busy season from October to December. Around 200 to 250 factories send their products through this area daily. So, the fire is going to cost a lot of money. The fire happened during the busiest time of the year for exports. This means it will be harder for companies to send their goods on time. It could also make it difficult for them to get new orders in the future. This is not the only fire that has happened recently. There have been two other big fires this week. One was at a clothing factory and a chemical warehouse, which killed 16 people. The other was at a big clothing factory in Chittagong. Bangladesh is one of the biggest clothing exporters in the world, after China. It sends clothes to big stores like Walmart, H&M, and Gap. The industry employs about 4 million people and makes a lot of money for the country. The cause of the fire is still not known. People are investigating to find out what happened.