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Fire at Saudi Sofa Factory Kills 16 Bangladeshi Workers
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🗓 10 Aug 2026, 04:37 PM
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A blaze engulfed a sofa manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia, killing at least 16 Bangladeshi workers, authorities said. The incident has prompted a response from the Bangladesh government.
At least 16 workers, all Bangladeshi nationals, lost their lives when a fire broke out at a sofa manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia, authorities said.
Saudi officials are investigating the incident and have confirmed the death toll, while the Bangladesh embassy in Riyadh has been notified.
The factory, which supplies furniture to regional markets, was part of a growing network of foreign factories employing migrant labor.
The Bangladesh government has called for a thorough investigation and offered condolences to the families of the victims.
Saudi officials are investigating the incident and have confirmed the death toll, while the Bangladesh embassy in Riyadh has been notified.
The factory, which supplies furniture to regional markets, was part of a growing network of foreign factories employing migrant labor.
The Bangladesh government has called for a thorough investigation and offered condolences to the families of the victims.