Dhaka, Nov 15 (V7N)- A man named Shahriar was killed in a fire that broke out in the T&T Colony area of Karail slum in the capital's Banani early Sunday.

At least seven to eight houses and a shop were destroyed in the blaze.

The fire broke out at around 4:45am on Sunday (November 15). After receiving the report, three units of the Fire Service rushed to the scene and began efforts to extinguish the flames.

The fire was brought under control at around 5:20am.

Shahriar, who died in the incident, was a resident of Karail slum.

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

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