Deadly blaze hits Banani building in Dhaka, Bangladeshi

At least seven people have been killed in a huge blaze in a high-rise building in an upmarket commercial area of the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka. More than 20 others have been injured. Dozens of people are feared trapped inside the 19-storey office block in Banani. People were seen shouting for help from windows and local media say some have jumped out of the building.
Local media said people were seen shouting for help from windows and at least six people jumped out of the burning building. Fire crews at the scene, backed by members of the navy and air force, say the blaze has been brought under control.
"Nineteen fire-fighting units are working at the scene. Bangladesh navy and air force have also joined to fight the fire," duty officer Mohammad Russel from
Air force helicopters were seen rescuing people from the rooftop.
Helicopters also dropped water on the burning building from above while hundreds of panicked relatives and friends gathered outside the building.