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16 dead in fire at illegal factory in Saudi Arabia

A fire at an illegal upholstery factory in Saudi Arabia has claimed the lives of 16 workers from Bangladesh.

10 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka, 16 workers from Bangladesh lost their lives in a fire at an illegal factory in Saudi Arabia. The factory was reportedly engaged in upholstery production.

The exact circumstances of the fire remain unclear. Local sources report that the factory was operating without valid permits.

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