A major fire erupted at the Chittagong Shopping Complex near the city’s Number Two Gate area on Saturday morning, April 11, 2026. The incident occurred around 9:45 a.m., filling the entire complex with smoke and causing panic among traders and visitors. Crowds gathered around the market as six units of the Fire Service rushed to the scene to bring the blaze under control.

According to initial reports, the fire is believed to have started on the second floor of the complex, possibly from a warehouse. The flames spread quickly throughout the building, prompting immediate evacuation efforts. The Agrabad Control Room of the Fire Service confirmed that six units were engaged in firefighting operations.

The exact cause of the fire remains unknown, and no official statement has yet been issued by the Fire Service regarding the extent of the damage or any casualties.