Riyadh, Aug. 10 -- A fire at a sofa manufacturing factory in Saudi Arabia's capital has killed 16 Bangladeshi workers, Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday, August 10.

The blaze broke out on Sunday, August 9, in the Musa Sanaiya industrial area of Riyadh. Bangladeshi officials said the country's embassy in Riyadh was coordinating with Saudi authorities to identify the victims and complete the formalities for repatriating their bodies.

A factory in Riyadh engulfed in flames. Photo: Facebook

Bangladesh's Foreign Ministry said it was closely following the incident and conveyed condolences to the families of the deceased.

Minister for Expatriate Welfare and Overseas Employment Ariful Haque Chowdhury instructed officials...