Fire guts 200 shanties in Bangladesh

By IANS,

Dhaka : A fire that swept through a slum near Dhaka early Sunday gutted at least 200 shanties, police said.


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The fire broke out around 5.30 a.m. at Chandmari slum in Narayanganj. At least 10 people were injured, a police officer said.

The blaze was brought under control after two hours. Eight fire engines were deployed, The Daily Star reported.

Transport movement on the Dhaka-Narayanganj link road was affected.

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