A house and all the goods worth Tk 5 lakh were gutted in Ashuganj of Brahmanbaria on Wednesday. Locals said, the fire originated from an electric short circuit. The incident took place in Madurpara area of Ashuganj. Upazila Nirbahi Officer Moushumi Bain gave two bundle tin and financial assistance of Tk 6,000 to the affected family. Affected family member Mozammel said that the fire started from the electric short circuit on the night.
Fire in the moment spread around the house. Immediately locals came forward and tried to bring the fire under control. When a unit of Ashuganj fire service reached the spot, the fire brought it under control. Araisidha union chairman Salim Miah said that the family affected by the fire was financially very economical. Upazila Nirbahi officer Moushumi Bain Hira handed over two bundle tin and cash of six thousand taka to the affected family.
---Golam Sarwar, Ashuganj, Brahmanbaria
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