4 dead as train set on fire in Dhaka

At least four people were burned to death as an intercity train caught on fire in the capital’s Gopibagh.

The deceased could not be identified yet. 

The Benapole Express train caught on fire at around 9:05pm on Friday (Jan 5). 

 

Seven firefighting units brought the blaze under control at 10:20pm, said Rakibul Hasan, duty officer of Fire Service and Civil Defence.

At least five compartments of the train have been set ablaze by miscreants. 

Ashraf Hossain, sub-inspector of Dhaka Railway Police Station, said they received information about the fire from the emergency service number 999 around 9:07pm.

Police officials feared that people could be trapped inside.