Seven Bangladeshis killed in Saudi road crash; prime minister expresses grief

Prime Minister Tareque Rahman has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the deaths of seven Bangladeshis in a road accident in Saudi Arabia.

In a condolence message today, Sunday (8 November), the prime minister said he was deeply grieved by the incident in which seven Bangladeshi nationals were killed and six others injured in a tragic road accident in Saudi Arabia on 7 November.

The information was conveyed by the prime minister’s Press Secretary, Saleh Shibly.

In his condolence message, Prime Minister Tareque Rahman prayed for the forgiveness of the souls of the deceased and conveyed heartfelt sympathy to the members of the bereaved families.

He also wished the injured a speedy and full recovery.

The prime minister said the Bangladesh government stands beside the affected families in this difficult time.

He said that through the Bangladesh embassy and consulate in Saudi Arabia, all necessary support for the families of those affected by the accident and for the injured will continue.