Mobile operator Robi said in a statement that some customers may face problems with incoming and outgoing calls due to technical issues caused by the fire. The operator is trying to fix the problem as soon as possible.
Shahjahan Shikdar, officer-in-charge of Fire Service Media Cell, told Prothom Alo that the fire broke out in the tower at around 5:00 pm on Thursday. At least five injured people were rescued from the building.
A total of 11 units of fire service and civil defense are currently working to extinguish the fire. Inter Services Public Relations said members of the Army, Navy and Air Force are also assisting the fire service personnel in the operation.