RMG factory catches fire in N’ ganj

A fire that broke out in a readymade garment (RMG) factory at Rupshi in Rupganj upazila here on Wednesday gutted some chemicals. Fire service officials said the fire erupted at the chemical department of ‘Antim Garment’ at about 11am and it soon engulfed the entire room. On information, five firefighting units from Narayanganj city and Demra rushed to the spot and doused the blaze after half an hour of frantic efforts. Fire brigade officials said the fire might have originated from an electric shot circuit. The extent of loss caused by the fire could not be estimated immediately, according to UNB.