Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- The fire that raged through the fourth and fifth floors of a multi-storyed building in Purana Paltan area of Dhaka early Wednesday was brought under control after two hours of efforts.

Warehouse inspector (media cell) of Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) headquarters Anwarul Islam said they received information about the fire incident at the Zaman Tower in the Purana Paltan area around 5:35 am.

Responding to the call, 14 firefighting units from several stations were pushed to the scene but nine units were engaged in dousing the flame, he said.

The fire was brought under control at 7:35 am, said the Fire Service official, adding that the dumping work was underway as of filing this report at 8:00 am.

Two men were r...