Shortly after the rescue, the fire brigade and ambulance arrived on the scene.

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"Having recovered 25 dead bodies from the rubble, we have called off the search and rescue operation, " the director of Dhaka's fire brigade, Sheikh Mohammad Shahjalal, told the AFP news agency.

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Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was also examining a possible merger with a neighbouring brigade among a list of 50 options.

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The rescue began when two Green Goddesses were called to the scene, closely followed by two fire brigade units from nearby Redbridge.

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