, Oct. 1 -- At least 200 birds of various species were killed in a fire that broke out at Kapasia Bazar in Gazipur district on Wednesday.

Mahfuz Islam, in-charge of Kapasia Fire Service, said the fire started around 10:15 am in one shop and quickly spread to four neighbouring shops.

"Two firefighting units rushed to the scene and managed to bring the blaze under control within half an hour," he added.

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Shop owners estimated the total loss from the fire at around Tk 40 lakh. Barendra Mandal, a bird trader affected by the incident, said the fire claimed 200 birds, including cockatiels, parrots, pigeons, doves and other species.

Besides, bird feed worth approximately Tk 2 lakh was...