Bodies of Bangladeshis killed in Kolkata hotel fire to be repatriated: Shama Obaed

Bangladesh Deputy High Commission is coordinating with local authorities over identification and formalities

The blaze erupted around 2 a.m on the second floor of hotel Sikha Inn. 60 people were rescued from the five storied building on Mirza Ghalib Street where several guest houses were operating.

Initial reports suggest the fire may have been triggered by an air-conditioner explosion, though the exact cause is yet to be confirmed.

A Kolkata hotel fire claimed nine lives early Wednesday morning. Six individuals sustained injuries and received immediate medical attention. Meanwhile, a separate incident in Birbhum resulted in seven fatalities. This second fire occurred at a private hotel in Tarapith on Tuesday. Investigations into the causes of