Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Five Bangladeshis Among Nine Killed in Kolkata Building Fire
A fire happened in a five-storey building in Kolkata, India.
The building had several hotels inside it.
Nine people died in the fire.
Bangladesh said five of those people were Bangladeshi citizens.
Four of the Bangladeshi victims were from the same family.
A journalist and three of his family members were among the victims, according to a report.
Six other Bangladeshi people were hurt but were released after basic treatment.
Bangladesh’s officials are helping families and working with Indian authorities.
A helpline was opened so victims and their families could receive assistance.
Nine people were killed in a fire at a five-storey building in Kolkata on Wednesday.
Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry said five of the deceased were Bangladeshi nationals.
Four of the five Bangladeshi victims belonged to the same family, according to the ministry.
The victims reportedly included a journalist and three of his family members.
Six other Bangladeshi nationals were injured, treated, and released; a 24-hour helpline was opened for assistance.
- Who
- Nine people were killed, including five Bangladeshi nationals; six other Bangladeshi nationals were injured.
- What
- A fire killed nine people and injured Bangladeshi nationals in a five-storey building housing several hotels.
- When
- Wednesday, August 19.
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
- Why
- The cause of the fire was not stated in the article.
- Deaths
- Nine people were killed.
- Bangladeshi victims
- Five deceased people were confirmed as Bangladeshi nationals.
- Family connection
- Four of the five Bangladeshi victims belonged to the same family.
- Reported victims
- The Daily Star reported that a journalist and three family members were among those killed.
- Bangladeshi injured
- Six other Bangladeshi nationals were injured and released after primary treatment.
- Building
- The fire occurred in a dingy five-storey building housing several hotels.
- Assistance
- The Bangladesh Deputy High Commission in Kolkata opened a 24-hour helpline.