Witnesses said an electrical short-circuit sparked off the fire at Padma Cinema at about 7:00am, destroying machine room, films, furniture and other instruments.

However, no-one was injured in the incident.

Receiving information, fire fighters rushed to the spot and extinguished the blaze after two hours of struggle with the help of local people.

Cinema hall authorities estimated the loss at Tk 25 lakh.

Police Super Krishnapada Roy visited the spot and additional police forces have been deployed there.