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Riyadh Sofa Factory Fire Claims 16 Bangladeshi Lives
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 10 Aug 2026, 11:37 AM
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A blaze at a sofa manufacturing unit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, killed 16 Bangladeshi workers, according to reports.
A fire broke out at a sofa factory in Riyadh on Thursday, engulfing the building and killing 16 Bangladeshi workers. The blaze was reported by local authorities and emergency services, who arrived quickly to control the spread. No official statement has yet been released by the factory management. The incident has raised concerns about safety standards for foreign labourers in Saudi Arabia. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the fire and whether any safety regulations were breached.