Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- A 15-minute gap has emerged between the civil aviation ministry and Fire Service accounts on when the fire began at the Cargo Village of Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.

Clearing and forwarding (C and F) agents involved in import and export operations at the cargo complex have voiced frustration, saying the first Fire Service unit arrived long after the blaze had started.

They alleged that the first fire vehicle was delayed and even held up for some time at Gate No. 8 due to security clearance issues.

According to the Fire Service, the devastating fire at the airport, the worst in its history, was brought under control after seven hours at 9:18pm on Saturday.

The ministry's media statement said the fire brok...