United News of Bangladesh

Md. Nurul Amin, 44, was among the 22 nationals from seven countries who tragically lost their lives in the devastating fire incident at a New Delhi hotel on Wednesday. The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on Thursday night said they are facilitating the earliest repatriation of the mortal remains of the deceased. As of 4th June evening, two Bangladesh families have been particularly affected by the fire that broke out on June 3. Both families staying in the hotel were in Delhi to avail medical treatment at the nearby Max Hospital. The High Commission remains in constant contact with the victims and their families who are under treatment at various hospitals in New Delhi. Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Riaz Hamidullah visited all the Bangladesh nationals under treatment at the Max Hospital and inquired about their condition with the attending physicians. The High Commission officials remain positioned at the Hospital to liaise round-the-clock with the patients and the Hospital and address any exigency. The High Commission is also in contact with the India authorities to ensure necessary treatment and support for the victims.

Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on Wednesday said so far five Bangladeshi nationals could be traced as injured due to a fire that swept through a building in a New Delhi neighborhood, killing at least 21 people and injuring several others. “So far five Bangladeshi nationals could be traced as injured. Three are receiving treatment in Max Hospital in Saket; and two more are receiving treatment at Safdarjung Hospital,” said the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi. The Mission is in constant contact with the authorities and is closely monitoring their condition and well-being. The High Commission conveyed deep condolences following the tragic incident of fire in Malviya Nagar, Delhi. “Our heartfelt condolences go to all the bereaved families and sincere sympathy to all those affected by this tragedy.” Bangladesh wished speedy recovery of the injured and commended the tireless efforts of the rescue and emergency response personnel. The building in the Malviya Nagar neighborhood in the southern part of the city had a restaurant on the ground floor and a hotel above. The predominantly residential area is densely populated and is popular with students and young professionals. The blaze was extinguished with the help of eight fire engines, and more than 40 people were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals, Delhi police said in a statement. The cause of the blaze was not immediately known, reports AP. Images from the scene showed firefighters trying to douse the blaze as thick smoke billowed from the building. Some people trapped inside were seen hanging from windows and shouting for help as flames and smoke swept through parts of the building. Local residents also joined rescue efforts, helping evacuate people trapped inside and carrying some of the injured to safety. Some of the victims were foreign nationals who had traveled to India for medical treatment, AP reported quoting local media. Many foreign patients travel to New Delhi for medical treatment and often stay in nearby hotels or residential accommodation during their visits.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday expressed condolences over a horrific fire that broke out in a house at Aanaj Mandi area on Rani Jhansi Road in New Delhi yesterday.