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- A major fire at a sofa factory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has resulted in the deaths of 16 Bangladeshi nationals.
- Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the incident and stated it is coordinating with Saudi authorities to provide necessary support and advance legal procedures for the victims’ families.
- The Bangladeshi Embassy in Riyadh has dispatched a team to the site to identify the deceased and prioritize the legal processes related to repatriation of the bodies.
A devastating fire broke out at a sofa manufacturing factory in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, resulting in the death of 16 Bangladeshi nationals.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh expressed deep sorrow over the incident and said it is coordinating with Saudi officials to provide the necessary support to the victims’ families.
The fire occurred on Sunday at the sofa factory located in the Musa Sanayi area of Riyadh. The Ministry confirmed on Monday that all casualties were Bangladeshi citizens.
In an official statement, the ministry expressed profound regret over the fatalities and extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. It assured that the government remains committed to supporting the bereaved families during this difficult time and will provide the needed assistance.
Immediately upon receiving news of the incident, officials from the Bangladeshi Embassy in Riyadh visited the site. The embassy is cooperating with Saudi authorities to verify the identities of those who died in the fire and to expedite the necessary legal procedures for the transfer of the remains.
The embassy has also deployed teams to collect further details and offer assistance to affected individuals.
According to the embassy, priority is being given to confirming the identities of the deceased, completing legal formalities, and facilitating the families of the victims.
Through a statement released on social media, the embassy expressed regret over the deaths of Bangladeshi expatriates in the fire at the Musa Sanayi area of Riyadh.
The embassy delegation promptly reached the scene after learning of the incident and has begun gathering detailed information.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangladesh said it is closely monitoring the situation. It is maintaining constant coordination with the relevant Saudi authorities to ensure the identification of the deceased and the completion of legal processes.
A significant number of Bangladeshi nationals work in Saudi Arabia. This recent tragedy in Riyadh has once again raised concerns over workplace safety and protection measures for migrant workers during emergencies.
