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A fire broke out at a warehouse storing cartons and yarn belonging to Supreme Garments in Paschim Shaildubi area of Kashimpur, Gazipur, on Saturday morning.
Ten Fire Service units are working to bring the blaze under control.
The fire broke out at around 10:15am on October 24, according to the Fire Service and local sources.
The flames spread quickly due to the presence of cartons, yarn and other flammable materials stored in the warehouse.
Initially, five Fire Service units rushed to the scene to tackle the blaze. Five more units were later deployed as the fire intensified, bringing the total to 10.
Firefighters are working cautiously to prevent the fire from spreading to the factory’s main plant and nearby structures.
The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage could not immediately be determined. No casualties have been reported so far.