Fire at Kolkata Hotel Kills Several Bangladeshis, Including Two from Satkhira
A deadly fire at a hotel in Kolkata, India, has claimed the lives of several Bangladeshi nationals, including two residents from Satkhira. The victims include six men, two women, and a child, according to the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata.
A tragic fire broke out at a hotel in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, during the early hours of Tuesday night, with news of the casualties being published on Wednesday night. The devastating blaze has resulted in the deaths of several Bangladeshi nationals who were staying at the accommodation.
Among the confirmed victims are two residents from the Kaliganj upazila of Satkhira district in Bangladesh. One of the deceased has been identified as 45-year-old Md. Alimuzzaman Saju, who served as the former joint general secretary of the Kaliganj Upazila Awami League and worked as a fisheries enclosure (gher) businessman. The second local victim has been identified as Rebati Sarkar.
Authorities and diplomatic missions are working to gather more information regarding the full extent of the tragedy. According to official reports provided by the Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata, a total of 25 Bangladeshi citizens were staying at the hotel at the time the fire erupted.
The diplomatic mission has further confirmed that the casualties among the Bangladeshi guests include a breakdown of diverse demographics. Specifically, the fatalities comprise six adult men, two adult women, and one child, reflecting the severe impact of the midnight inferno on the visiting nationals.
As details continue to emerge from the incident site in Kolkata, families and local communities in Satkhira mourn the loss of their residents. The unfolding situation highlights the vulnerability of travelers staying abroad as local authorities and diplomatic officials coordinate responses to the disaster.
