20 shops gutted

At least 20 shops were gutted in a devastating fire at a market in Sonali Road area under Char Fashion municipality of the district early Monday. Locals said the fire originated at a shop and soon engulfed the adjoining shops. On information, firefighters rushed to the spot and doused the flame after two hours of frantic efforts. The affected shop owners claimed that the loss caused by the fire could go up to Tk 3 crore.