A fire broke out in the power car of the Dhaka-bound Chattala Express train near the BMA Gate area of Faujdarhat in Sitakunda on Thursday morning. The incident occurred around 6:45 a.m. while the train was moving. Smoke and flames were seen coming from the power car, prompting railway authorities to stop the train and evacuate passengers immediately. The fire was brought under control without any reported casualties or serious injuries.

According to the Eastern Railway’s general manager, the power car was quickly detached from the passenger coaches to prevent the fire from spreading. A technical committee has been formed to investigate the cause of the fire. Passengers described panic inside the train as smoke filled the compartments, but emergency measures helped avoid a major accident.

Railway officials said an alternative power car is being arranged to resume the train’s journey to Dhaka. Rescue and recovery operations are ongoing to ensure passenger safety and restore normal service.