5 BD migrant workers’ bodies to be repatriated soon

The Bangladesh High Commission in Maldives has announced that the bodies of the five Bangladeshi migrant workers who tragically died in a gas cylinder explosion on Digurah Island will be repatriated to Bangladesh as quickly as possible.

Meanwhile, the two injured workers are receiving the necessary medical treatment at a hospital in Malé.
The incident occurred on the night of March 12, when a cooking gas cylinder exploded at a guest house on Digurah Island, located about 100 kilometres from the Maldivian capital, according to the High Commission.

Seven Bangladeshi nationals were initially rescued from the blast site with severe burn injuries, but five of them later succumbed to their injuries despite medical intervention.

The deceased have been identified as Taj Uddin Islam, Md Sadar Ali, Md Robin Molla, Shafiqul Islam, and Md Nurnabi Sarker. The two injured, Jamal Uddin and Saddam Hossain, have been transferred to a hospital in Malé for advanced treatment.

Upon receiving news of the tragic explosion, the Bangladesh High Commission immediately coordinated with local authorities to ensure the swift return of the bodies to Bangladesh.

The Commission has been in constant contact with the families of the victims, providing full support during this difficult time.

In addition, the High Commission is working closely with the company involved to ensure the proper compensation is provided to the families of the deceased.

Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to the Maldives, Dr Md Nazmul Islam, visited the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Malé to check on the condition of the two injured workers, whose treatment is being closely monitored.

He also paid his respects to the deceased at the Galolhu morgue and reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to ensuring the bodies are sent back home promptly.

The bodies of Md Sadar Ali and Shafiqul Islam are expected to arrive in Bangladesh tomorrow.
The Bangladesh High Commission expressed its deepest condolences to the victims’ families and wished a swift recovery for the injured workers.

Further, arrangements for alternative accommodation have been made for other affected Bangladeshi expatriates on the island.