Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Monday that at least 16 Bangladeshi nationals were killed in a fire at a sofa factory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Monday that at least 16 Bangladeshi nationals were killed in a fire at a sofa factory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. According to the ministry, the incident occurred in the Musa Sanaiya area of the Saudi capital. The ministry started the statement by expressing deep grief over the deaths and conveying condolences to the families of the victims.
The fire in the sofa factory erupted on Sunday. In the statement, the ministry assured the families of the victims of its full support and solidarity during this difficult time of profound loss. “The Honourable Foreign Minister and Honourable Minister of State for Foreign Affairs have expressed deep grief and heartfelt condolences over the tragic loss of 16 Bangladeshi nationals in a devastating fire at a sofa factory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, yesterday,” the statement read.
“They extended their profound sympathy to the bereaved family members of the deceased Bangladeshi nationals and assured them of standing by their side during this irreparable loss and time of sorrow,” it furthered.
Bangladesh officials coordinating with the Saudi authorities
The ministry maintained that the officials from the Bangladesh Embassy in Riyadh reached the scene soon after receiving information about the incident. They are coordinating with the Saudi officials to identify the victims and complete the necessary formalities related to the bodies.
Meanwhile, the Embassy of Bangladesh in Riyadh also said that it is working its way to gett additional information about the incident and provide assistance to those who have been affected. “It is with deep regret that we report the casualties among expatriate Bangladeshis following a tragic fire in the Musa Sanaiya area of Riyadh,” the embassy said in a statement on Facebook.
“Upon receiving news of the incident, a delegation from the Bangladesh Embassy in Riyadh promptly arrived at the scene and began gathering detailed information. The Embassy is taking all necessary measures–including confirming the identities of the deceased, completing legal formalities, and providing comprehensive assistance to the affected individuals–in accordance with directives from the highest levels of the government,” it added.
In its latest statement on the matter, Bangladesh’s foreign ministry said it was closely monitoring the situation and providing necessary assistance. The embassy is also coordinating with the authorities to deal with the legal procedures concerning the deceased, according to the ministry.
With inputs from ANI.
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