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At least 16 Bangladeshi nationals were killed in a fire at a sofa factory in the Musa Sanaiya area of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh\u2019s ministry of foreign affairs said on Monday. The ministry expressed deep grief over the deaths and offered condolences to the victims\u2019 families.In a statement, the ministry expressed its “heartfelt condolences” over the incident, which took place on Sunday, and assured the families of the deceased of its full support and solidarity during the difficult period of 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 added.The fire reportedly broke out at around 3:30 pm (local time) on Sunday at a sofa factory in Khordam city, Riyadh, before spreading rapidly.The ministry said officials from the Bangladesh Embassy in Riyadh reached the scene after receiving information about the incident and were coordinating with Saudi authorities to identify the victims and complete the necessary formalities for repatriating the bodies.The embassy said it was also working to gather detailed information about the incident and provide assistance to those 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. 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,” the Embassy of Bangladesh in Riyadh said in a statement.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n


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