There was no fire safety and no basic fire fighting system at Mohammadpur Krishi Market, said Fire Service headquarters director Lt Col Md Tajul Islam.
"Our team was facing difficulties dousing the fire as there were shops on the footpath and road and a huge gathering of people."
He said, "Getting information about the fire, we reached the market within nine minutes. We have been working since 3:52am and able to douse the blaze at 9:25am. Total 150 firemen were working in 17 units."
Many shops, including 18 gold shops, inside the market were totally burnt down.
