A fire broke out on Monday afternoon at the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) of Chattogram Port, affecting a rubber-tired gantry (RTG) crane at Jetty No. 3. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m., prompting an immediate suspension of container handling operations. Fire service personnel from the port, along with units from the Fire Service and Civil Defence and the Bangladesh Navy, responded swiftly and managed to bring the blaze under control within about half an hour.

According to port sources, the fire originated in the engine of the RTG crane and spread rapidly, causing temporary panic in the area. After the fire was contained, normal port operations resumed. The port’s Deputy Secretary (Public Relations), Md. Nahid Mostafa, confirmed that the situation was fully under control.

No casualties or major damage were reported immediately after the incident. Authorities stated that an investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the fire and assess the extent of any losses.