- Fire at a sofa manufacturing factory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has killed 16 Bangladeshi expats.
- Soon after the incident, embassy officials rushed to the site and began collecting information.
- The Foreign Minister and Foreign Secretary expressed deep condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the families of the deceased in the tragic fire incident.
- Authorities are working on identifying the victims; the mission is in contact with the victims' families to complete legal processes.
- After all formalities, the bodies will be repatriated to Bangladesh with the families' consent.
At least 16 Bangladeshi expatriates tragically lost their lives in a fire at a sofa manufacturing factory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on August 9. The Bangladeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the incident and is currently working on identifying the victims.15
Authorities are collaborating with the embassy to ensure that all formalities are completed for the repatriation of the deceased. Embassy officials rushed to the site immediately after the fire to gather information and assist the victims' families.2
"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is continuously monitoring the situation and providing assistance accordingly," stated a representative. The embassy is in contact with the families to facilitate the identification process and provide necessary support under government instructions.
Once the identification is complete, the bodies will be repatriated to Bangladesh with the consent of the families. The Foreign Minister and Foreign Secretary have expressed their condolences, offering heartfelt sympathy to the families affected by this tragic incident.3
"The Foreign Minister and Foreign Secretary have expressed deep condolences and offered heartfelt sympathy to the families of the deceased Bangladeshi citizens in the tragic fire incident at a sofa manufacturing factory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia yesterday," said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement.
“Embassy officials rushed to the site and are in contact with victims' families to identify loved ones while completing legal processes. The Foreign Minister and Foreign Secretary expressed deep condolences, and repatriation will occur with families' consent after formalities.”
