Refuting traders' allegation that the fire at New Super Market originated from the electrical works on a nearby footbridge, DSCC Spokesperson Md Abu Nasher said there was no scope to link the fire to the demolition work.

"The spot of the fire incident was around 400 feet away from the demolition work and they did not use any gas cutter here," Nashed said.

The representatives of the Dhaka Power Distribution Company Ltd (DPDC) were present during the demolition that started around 2:00 am and ended around 5:10am, before the fire originated, he said.

While a fire gutted many shops in New Super Market this morning, some traders claimed that the fire was caused by pre-dawn electrical works on a footbridge adjoining the market.

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Traders blame demolition work on footbridge for fire

The fire broke out at 5:40am and 30 firefighting units, along with teams from army, navy and air force, and law enforcement agencies brought it under control at 9:10am.

Traders said work started on the bridge, from which people can enter the first floor of New Super Market, at 4:00am.