The devastating fire that tore through the import section of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport’s cargo complex has revealed serious safety failures, according to experts. While the export section of the facility complied with international standards under EU and UK validation protocols, the import area was left outside those requirements.
For years, users had complained that import cargo was often left exposed outside designated sheds, creating both security and safety risks. Several theft incidents had also been reported in the same area.
Initial estimates place the losses from Saturday’s blaze at around 1 billion dollars. The government has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire.
Under EU and UK rules, airlines flying cargo from outside those regions must hold ACC3 certification, while ground handlers working with those airlines require RA3 validation. Biman Bangladesh Airlines holds both certifications, which ensure compliance with strict security and handling standards for exports.
However, the import section did not meet those benchmarks. A member of Biman’s investigation committee, speaking on condition of anonymity, described the area as being in “total disarray” and compared it to a slum. He added that the section lacked any fire control system in line with International Civil Aviation Organisation standards.
The incident has raised urgent questions about oversight and safety compliance at one of the country’s most critical transport hubs.
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