Shahjalal airport fire leaves global shipments in limbo as traders scramble to assess losses

On a typical workday at Shahjalal International Airport, the air around Gate 8 hums with the constant shuffle of trucks, vans, and businessmen. But that rhythm shattered on Saturday when fire engulfed the import cargo village, halting operations and sending shockwaves through the business community. Now, while emergency measures try to resume limited cargo clearance, traders are grappling with losses they describe as catastrophic -- both immediate and potentially long-term. No new cargo flights have landed at Shahjalal since the incident. Despite the halt, many traders continue to visit the complex, their conversations now focused on calculating losses and discussing compensation. Even two days after the fire, cargo release and other operations remain far from normal. The National Board of...