bdnews24.com: Five Bangladeshi workers have been killed and three others injured in a road accident in Qatar’s capital Doha. According to the Bangladesh embassy, the victims were from Bordhan, Amorpur, Gachbari and Katanpur villages under Kanaighat Upazila of Sylhet district. Ambassador Ashud Ahmed told bdnews24.com that they met the tragic accident on Tuesday at Al Shamal Road near Doha while going to their workstation in a microbus. The Egyptian driver was also injured, he said. Bangladeshi nationals Islam Uddin and Md Moin Uddin died on the spot while Kurub Uddin, Md Muhibur Rahman and Farid Uddin died at Hamad Medical Hospital. Md Rezwan, Helal Uddin and Md Hussain are undergoing treatment at the same hospital, and are “expected to be released in a day or two”. The ambassador said the bodies were kept at the mortuary and would be sent to Bangladesh within two or three days after completing formalities. The embassy would also take measures to realise their service benefits and other ancillary compensation as per service agreement.
