Kolkata, Aug. 19 -- The Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata on Wednesday said nine people were killed in the fire at Hotel Shikha Inn on Mirza Ghalib Street, including five confirmed Bangladeshi nationals, with four of them belonging to the same family.

According to the Deputy High Commission, four of the deceased Bangladeshi nationals were from Kushtia and belonged to the same family, while the fifth was from Dhaka. One of the other deceased was an Indian national, while the identities of three victims are yet to be confirmed.

The Deputy High Commission said six injured Bangladeshi nationals have been discharged, while it continues to coordinate with police and hospitals and has set up a 24-hour helpline.

"According to local ...